Dr. Tutolo, a researcher with Amici di Uri, was interviewed by Corriere Style to discuss a topic that affects many women: cystitis and its prevention.
An important opportunity to highlight research, provide accurate information, and raise awareness about the importance of understanding the causes of recurrent cystitis, going beyond simply treating the symptoms.
With the arrival of cold weather, cystitis makes a comeback, and the blame is almost always placed on a “draft.” The reality is a bit different: the cold does play a role, but not in the way we imagine. When the temperature drops, we drink less, our urine becomes more concentrated, and we empty our bladders less frequently. It is primarily reduced hydration—and the need to hold it in longer because we’ve returned to our routines, especially at work—rather than the cold air itself, that contributes to these episodes.
The season may change, but the point remains the same as always. When urinary tract infections recur, the right question isn’t which antibiotic to take, but why they keep coming back. Until you identify and address the cause, you’ll just be back at square one at the end of every treatment—and that’s why so many women struggle with this problem for years.
Dr. Tutolo discussed risk factors, age-related differences, and prevention strategies—not limited to antibiotics—in greater detail in an interview with Corriere Style, which you can read here: https://style.corriere.it/benessere/salute/cistite-e-disturbi-urinari-in-autunno-cosa-sapere/
