Study on Preventing Urinary Tract Infections Using Antibiotics Before Urethral Bulking in Women with Stress Urinary Incontinence

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating whether giving antibiotics before urethral bulking surgery helps reduce the chance of urinary tract infections UTIs afterward. Urethral bulking is a minimally invasive treatment for stress urinary incontinence, but UTIs are a common complication with rates reported between 0% and 40%. There are no clear guidelines about using antibiotics before this procedure, so this study aims to clarify their effectiveness in preventing UTIs. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will receive a single dose of oral antibiotics before the urethral bulking procedure, chosen based on their allergies and medical history. The other group will not receive antibiotics before the procedure. The study compares these two approaches to see if antibiotics reduce post-procedure infections. During the study, participants will be monitored for urinary tract infections, urinary retention, and other complications for up to four weeks after the procedure. Researchers will evaluate the rate of UTIs within this period as the primary outcome. Participants will receive regular assessments to track any post-procedure issues and ensure their safety throughout the study period.

The Effectiveness of Prophylactic Antibiotics for Urethral Bulking