What causes urethral pain in women?

Urethral pain is a common disease among women and is also one of the more common diseases in clinical practice. The reason why this disease is more common in women is due to the special structure of the female urinary and reproductive system. The female urethra is shorter and wider than that of the male, making it easier for bacteria to enter. Therefore, it is more susceptible to infection. In addition, if women do not take proper care of their private parts, they are likely to be invaded by bacteria. Therefore, it is not surprising that this disease is more common in women. So, what causes urethral pain in women?

In the human excretory system, the kidneys are where urine is produced, the ureters are like the excretory system, the bladder is like the catchment area upstream of the urinary tract, and the urethra is like the downstream of the urinary tract, which can excrete urine out of the body.

However, the length of the female urethra is shorter than that of the male urethra, and it is adjacent to the vagina, so bacteria can easily flow upstream, especially after sexual intercourse. This is why "honeymoon cystitis" is caused.

Normally, the entire surface of the human urinary tract is covered with a layer of mucus like a protective film, which can inhibit bacteria from attaching to it and invading the tissue. Because the woman's vagina is close to the intestines and anus, many large intestine bacteria will also enter the vagina and do evil. Therefore, under normal circumstances, the vaginal mucosa will breed many resident bacteria-Lactobacillus, making the vagina acidic to inhibit the invasion of foreign bacteria. When these natural defense functions are congenitally deficient or acquiredly changed, women will be prone to vaginal or urinary tract infections. These changes include:

1. Obstruction of urine excretion: such as tumors or stones blocking the urinary tract; cystocele changes the structure and function of the urinary tract.

2. Changes in vaginal bacteria: caused by the use of contraceptive spermicides, abuse of antibiotics, and hormone deficiency in menopausal women.

3. Destroy the mucus protective layer of the urinary tract: such as urinary tract instrument surgery or catheterization.

Why do women experience pain when urinating?

When the vagina or urethra is infected and inflamed by bacteria, it will be painful for urine to pass through that area; when you are allergic to soap, toilet paper, lubricants, vaginal douches, contraceptive sponges or foams, urination will also be painful; bladder inflammation or tumors (uterine fibroids, ovarian tumors compressing the bladder, urinary stones can cause painful urination; if you need to receive chemotherapy anti-cancer drugs or pelvic radiation therapy due to cancer, it will also cause bladder inflammation and painful urination).

Warm reminder: The above is the introduction to "What causes pain in the female urethra?" Urethral pain is very harmful. Female friends who experience symptoms need to seek medical attention in time for diagnosis. Do not blindly prescribe medicine on your own, which will delay the disease and cause greater harm. Many women, when experiencing symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, and painful urination, believe that it is caused by their improper diet, and do not consider the connection with urethritis at all. They are even more unaware of the cause of urethritis.