Can hormone flucuations during perimenopause cause bouts of urethritis causing red blood cells in urine culture and not a lot of white blood cells? if so what can I do to overcome this problem?

Hi Anonymous,

According to our site, there are a variety of possible causes of urethritis that include:

herpes simplex virus, cytomegalovirus, soaps or body powders, spermicides, vaginal infections, tight clothes, sexual activity, prolonged bike-riding, certain STDs, even catheterization, among others.

The article also states that "For older women, the urethra and bladder change after menopause due to a drop in estrogen (female sex hormone). Their tissues are more fragile, becoming thinner and drier."

For more information, please read our articles here:

https://www.empowher.com/urethritis/content/some-causes-and-symptoms-urethritis-women

https://www.empowher.com/urethritis/content/what-female-urethritis

Here is another very informational link:
http://www.mdguidelines.com/urethritis

The best thing to do would be to see a doctor so that the necessary tests and treatment can be done. 

I hope this helps. Keep us updated! 

Best,

Danielle