Are the Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Cystitis in the Premenopausal, Pregnant, and Postmenopausal Women the Same? A Review of the Literature

Conclusions Acute cystitis not only varies in presentation throughout a woman's lifespan, but also in appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Treatment of acute cystitis does have some commonalities between the groups; however, there are contraindications unique to each group. These differences are paramount to not only ensuring appropriate treatment but also treatment success. Relevance Acute cystitis is a common condition with different diagnostic and management recommendations throughout a woman's lifespan. Target Audience Obstetricians and gynecologists, family physicians. Learning Objectives After completing this activity, the learner should be better able to evaluate published literature regarding acute cystitis in female patients; diagnose and recommend treatment for acute cystitis in premenopausal, pregnant, and postmenopausal patients; and identify the limitations and contraindications for antibiotics used to treat acute cystitis in each group.
Source: Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey - Category: OBGYN Tags: CME ARTICLES Source Type: research