Gynecologist Ashfaq Khan has advised women on an easy way to reduce their risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) after sex. According to him, you need to go to the toilet and urinate immediately after intercourse.
Men can also get UTIs, but women are at greater risk of infection due to their short urinary tracts. If you empty your bladder within half an hour after sex, the risk of infection will decrease, the expert notes.
– Theoretically, flushing bacteria transferred during sex out of the urethra in the urine for 30 minutes can prevent bacteria from entering the bladder, which can really prevent UTI, the gynecologist noted.
Urinating after sex will not prevent you from contracting a sexually transmitted disease, which can only be prevented by using a condom, he clarified.
Ashfaq also advises against using perfumed feminine hygiene products, giving up tight clothes and not enduring long times when you want to go to the toilet , writes Metro.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are non-specific infectious processes that affect all parts of the urinary system. They are divided into infections of the lower sections (urethritis, cystitis) and infections of the upper sections (pyelonephritis).
If you have a UTI, the lining of your bladder and urethra becomes inflamed, like your throat becomes inflamed during a cold. Possible pain in the lower abdomen and pelvic region, frequent urination with burning in the urethra.
Symptoms of urinary tract infection
- dysuric phenomena ;
- pain in the lower abdomen and in the lumbar region;
- discoloration of urine;
- frequent urination;
- burning or pain when urinating;
- pain above the pubic bone (in women);
- bloody or foul-smelling urine.
How are urinary tract infections treated?
They are treated with antibiotics – orally, intramuscularly, intravenously. The types of drugs, the duration of the course and the method of administration are chosen by the doctor.
How long does a urinary tract infection last?
Symptoms of a bladder infection usually disappear after 24-48 hours from the start of treatment , if the infection spreads to the kidneys, treatment may take longer.
Where can a urinary tract infection come from?
Most often, UTIs develop due to the penetration of bacteria that are normally present in the intestines or on the skin of a person. The inflammatory process from the urethra can spread further to the bladder, causing cystitis.
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