Frequent utis? help please.?

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I get utis all the time. Usually once a month... Sometimes i'll get one back to back and sometimes I won't get one for 2-3 months! I've been checked for diabetes in january. All was good. No diabetes. I'm currently stopping drinking pop thinking that's the cause... Can someone please give me some useful tips to avoid these? Yes I pee before and after sex... I shower usually daily although i do use body wash down there to clean... Um i drink about 8 glasses of water a day sometimes more... I had my son 2 years ago and since then it's been pure hell with utis! I've seen a urologist who did a cyscopy (sp) and checked my kidneys out and everything is good. My bladder empties normally, my kidneys are healthy my bladder is healthy!! I'm frustrated!

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

The use body wash to wash your private area is actually not encourage as it can lead to irritation of the urethra. Besides that, if you wash it 'too clean', you actually removes the good bacteria. Warm water will be enough.

Other reason why you kept on getting UTI could be due to the bacteria has develop resistance with the antibiotic treatment. Did you on any antibiotic treatment before? if yes, did you complete the regimen? antibiotic must be finished up as required by doctor even you have no more symptoms. 

other useful tips from http://www.mckinley.illinois.edu/handouts/urinary_tract_infections/urinary_tract_infections.htm

What can be done to prevent urinary tract infections?
- Drink 6-8 glasses of water daily and urinate frequently throughout the day.
- Use minimal caffeine and alcohol on a daily basis.
- Avoid daily use of mini-pads or panty liners that may cause irritation of the meatus.
- Avoid bubble baths and clothing that is tight or retains moisture. Wear underwear with a cotton crotch.
- Use additional lubrication during intercourse and urinate within 10-20 minutes after intercourse.
- After urination or bowel movements, wipe from front to back to avoid introducing bacteria into the meatus.
- Wash the vagina and meatus with warm water, but avoid direct soap applications. Soaps, body washes and feminine hygiene agents may cause external irritation and increase inflammation of the external urinary/genital tissue.
- If you have anal intercourse or anal/finger contact, wash the penis, vulva, hands and all sex toys prior to vaginal penetration. Condoms are encouraged during all anal contact, but don’t forget to change condoms before vaginal penetration.
- Use products containing cranberry regularly.
- Consider changing contraception methods. Spermicides can increase the risk of UTI’s, especially those used with diaphragm contraception.
- You should not delay urinating. Holding your urine longer can increase your risk of getting at UTI.
- Pelvic muscle exercises frequently throughout each day.

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The first thing to try is D Mannose. This didn't work for me but I know several people for whom it was their cure, so it's probably worth trying.

For me, I wash with 3% hydrogen peroxide before sex. The outside only, and around the urethra. No squirting into the urethra or anything. I also take Fem Dophilus probiotics every day, and twice on days of intercourse. Touch wood this has worked for me for a year, and has been a miracle for me considering my history.

Before I found out about this, I used to take an antibiotic every day to prevent these UTIs. I have also heard of antibitoics being used as a one-off taken after sex but not on other days.

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