50% of all women has Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), this is a common sexual health issue for many women. A urinary tract infection is an infection involving kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra. These are structures that urine passes through before being eliminated from the body.
Causes:
*Bacteria from the bowel that live on the skin near the rectum or in the vagina are the common cause of UTI, which can spread and enter the urinary tract through the Urethra.
* Sexual intercourse is also a common cause of UTI. A women that having sex with different partners or having sexual intercourse more frequently.
* Waiting too long to urinate can also cause urinary tract infection.
Symptoms:
*Pressure in the lower pelvis, burning, painful sensation while urinating.
*Blood in the urine and abnormal odor of urine.
*Urinating more frequently.
*Fever, nausea, chills, vimiting.
*Need to urinate at night.
*Bloody, cloudy, or abnormal color of urine.
Prevention:
*Take a shower instead of tub baths.
*After urinating, wipe your vagina with a clean tissue from front to back.
*Do not hold it when you need to urinate.
*Cleanse the genital area before and after having sexual intercourse.
*Avoid using feminine hygiene sprays and scented douches.
*Drink plenty of water everyday.
*Take Vitamin-C supplement regularly.
*Consult your OB to prevent UTI.
