Why too many women are prescribed antibiotics for UTIs they don’t have0

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A recent study found that many women treated for recurrent UTIs didn’t have UTIs at all. Instead, their symptoms were caused by hormonally driven inflammation and pelvic floor dysfunction. BSIP/Universal Images Group/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption BSIP/Universal Images Group/Getty Images For stories on the science of healthy living, subscribe to NPR’s Health newsletter.  Maria