Urinary tract infection in women, do you know what this is?

In comparison, women are more prone to urinary tract infections, which is determined by their complex physiological system. There are more reasons for urinary tract infections in women. In order to let everyone understand some preventive measures, the following will introduce the comprehensive reasons.

1. The particularity of the structure of the female urogenital system:

The female urethra is shorter and more relaxed than the male urethra, making it easier for bacteria to enter. Therefore, women should enhance their awareness of self-protection.

2. The female urethra is close to the vagina and anus:

The male urethral opening is far away from the perineum and there is a certain "spatial distance", so it is less likely to get a urinary tract infection. The female urethra is very 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 multiply. Therefore, the way for women to prevent urinary tract infection is to clean frequently and minimize the number of bacteria. To reduce the chance of disease.

3. 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 intercourse can push bacteria from the anterior urethra into the posterior urethra and bladder through mechanical pushing action. There are some clinical cases where the disease occurred after sexual intercourse, which proves this point.

4. During pregnancy:

The enlarged uterus will press closer to the bladder and ureters, and endocrine changes will also slow down the dilation and peristalsis of the ureters, causing slow urine flow or the formation of a mild effusion. This situation also facilitates bacterial invasion and reproduction, causing disease. In the past, some people used antibiotics for prevention, but this method is not advisable. Because the misuse of antibiotics may have certain negative effects on the mother and fetus, not to mention the long ten months of pregnancy, it is difficult to prevent. Therefore, the correct and safe way is to observe closely, check urine regularly, and seek timely treatment once any abnormality is discovered.

5. Holding urine:

This is a common bad habit among women. This will lead to two adverse consequences.

First, urine stays in the bladder for a long time. If a small amount of bacteria invades, it has more time to multiply and invade tissues.

Secondly, when the bladder is full and the pressure increases, urine will flow back up to the ureter. If bacteria have already invaded, they will be sent to a position further upstream, causing pyelonephritis. The solution is of course not to hold your urine, and you should even develop a good habit of urinating frequently.