Efficacy of Probiotics as Prophylaxis for Urinary Tract Infections in Premenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Introduction: Although antibiotic therapy has been the mainstay of prophylaxis and treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs), antibacterial resistance has led to increased incidence of infections and healthcare spending in both community-acquired and nosocomial UTIs. This has led to an active exploration of alternative remedies for both the prophylaxis and treatment of UTIs, especially in women with recurrent urinary tract infections. Probiotic supplementation is one novel intervention that has been studied as a prophylactic measure in patients with UTIs.