What causes urinary tract infection in women?

Urinary tract infection is a relatively common disease, especially for female friends, which seriously affects the patient's life and work. Due to the special physiological structure of women, female friends are more susceptible to urinary tract infections. So what is the cause of urinary tract infection in women? After a urinary tract infection, patients will experience symptoms such as frequent urination and urgency. Let's analyze it in detail.

1. Menstruation and sexual activity. Menstrual blood is the best culture medium for bacteria. Menstrual hygiene, especially the cleaning and disinfection of menstrual products, is an important part of reducing bacterial invasion. Sexual activity can push bacteria from the anterior urethra into the posterior urethra and bladder through mechanical pushing action. Sexual activity is an important part of married life. Of course, it is impossible to "throw the baby out with the bathwater". However, in cases where the disease recurs and the cause is related to sexual activity, appropriate abstinence is appropriate.

2. The particularity of the structure of the female urogenital system. The female urethra is shorter and more relaxed than the male urethra, making it easy for bacteria to enter. Moreover, the female urethra opening is close to the vagina and anus. There are a large number of bacteria around the vagina and anus. Vaginal secretions are also a good culture medium, making it easier for bacteria to reproduce.

3. During pregnancy, the enlarged uterus will press against the bladder and ureters. Endocrine changes also slow down the dilation and peristalsis of the ureters, causing a slow urine flow or the formation of a mild effusion. This situation also facilitates bacterial invasion and reproduction, causing disease.

The above analysis and introduction about the causes of urinary tract infection in women hopes that female patients will actively treat the disease when they feel unwell to avoid the deterioration of the disease. If urethritis is not treated in time, it will cause the onset of diseases such as nephritis in female friends.