that's the consequence of going through menopause, but the reality is there are probably more than one in four that are experiencing it," said Dr. Meredith Wasserman, a urologist at Brown Urology.

Menopause: If you've skipped a period but aren't sure it's due to menopause, think about taking a pregnancy test.

Chronic urinary tract infections affect large numbers of women and, if left unchecked, can lead to much more serious conditions. So how can you start to treat them?