Risk factors and who is at risk, cont.

Menapause- after menapause, UTI's may be more common because of lack of Estrogen, causes changes in the urinary tract.

Blockage in Urinary tract- Kidney stones, enlarged prostate can trap urine in the bladder and increase risk of UTI.

Suppressed immune system- Diabetes and other diseases that impair the immune system can increase risk of UTI.