The Role of Probiotics in Urinary Tract Infections in Women

Abstract

Objective: To review the role of probiotics in urinary tract infections in women Methods: Systematic review was conducted by searching fi ve databases with several keywords, namely “urinary tract infection”, “cystitis”, “women” and “probiotics”. Articles that have gone through peer review are included in the study if they meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Reporting follows the PRISMA rules. Results: The women included in this study varied from early adulthood to postmenopausal, most of whom were sexually active, used birth control methods, and had recurrent urinary tract infections. The results showed that the use of probiotics in varied outcomes, either positive or not showed signifi cant results. This is also due to the differences in the outcomes studied and the additional materials used. This also contributed to the emergence of adverse effects. Conclusion: The use of probiotics in the treatment of cystitis and urinary tract infections has hope, although not all studies show signifi cant results. The side effects found are still tolerable although they need to be considered.