Wiping out UTIs in women

I see a fair number of women in my practice with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). I recommend switching from using toilet paper to unscented baby wipes. This change has substantially reduced the frequency of recurrent UTIs in my practice. — Paula A. Crinklaw, FNP-BC (157-15)

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