A woman swallowed this "liquid" and got rid of her gynecological disease

Women's physiological systems are different from men's, so women are more likely to suffer from urethritis and vaginal inflammation. Women can greatly reduce this risk by drinking more water. Let's take a look.

Reasons why women are more likely to suffer from urethritis

1. In winter, people often lack sleep, have poor appetite, and their body resistance decreases;

2. Due to excessive sweating, the female vulva is relatively moist, which is conducive to the growth of bacteria and invasion of the urethra and bladder;

3. If you sweat a lot and drink less water, your urine will easily decrease and become more concentrated. If you urinate less, the bacteria cannot be flushed away in time, which increases the chance of urinary tract infection.

Experts also believe that compared with the male urethra, the female urethra is short and straight, only 3-4 cm, and the urethral opening, vaginal opening, and anus are close to each other, so bacteria can easily invade the urethra and cause disease. In summer, if you wear tight, chemical fiber underwear, it will not be conducive to the evaporation of moisture from the perineum. All of the above reasons indicate that women are more susceptible to urinary tract infections than men.

Frequent sexual intercourse can induce urethritis in women

Recently, Ms. Lin and her husband both experienced frequent urination, urgency, and pain when urinating, and the doctor diagnosed them with urethritis. In addition to symptoms of painful urination, Ms. Lin's husband also secretes yellowish-white liquid. Ms. Lin thought: "Could it be that I was infected by my husband?"

Many women who suffer from urethritis first suspect that they may have been infected by their spouse. This idea is only half right. Because female urethritis can be transmitted through sexual contact depending on the causative pathogen, it may also be caused by common bacterial infection. Specific pathogens such as Trichomonas vaginalis, gonococci, Treponema pallidum, Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, etc. can be transmitted through sexual contact, but the most common pathogen of female urethritis is Escherichia coli, which is mainly caused by poor vulvar hygiene and fecal contamination, rather than transmission through sexual activity.

However, it is worth mentioning that although urethritis is not necessarily transmitted by men, it can induce urethritis in women due to frequent sexual activity (sexual activity can bring bacteria to the urethra). Survey data from the University of California, USA shows that the rate of urinary tract infection in women is related to the frequency of sexual intercourse. Among patients who have sexual intercourse more than three times a week, 50% suffer from first-time urinary tract infection and 58% suffer from recurrent urinary tract infection. This suggests that during this special time in summer, the frequency of sexual intercourse should be appropriately reduced.

Drink plenty of water and urinate frequently, and take medication as prescribed by your doctor

Female urethritis can be divided into two types: simple and recurrent. Simple urethritis refers to the first occurrence, manifested by urethral symptoms without obvious systemic symptoms. It is generally cured by giving antibiotics for 3 days. If necessary, the treatment can be extended to 6 days. If the urinary tract infection recurs, it is recommended to do a urine routine test and urine culture, and if necessary, an ultrasound to rule out the presence of urinary stones and other causes.

Many patients with urethritis are afraid to drink water because of the pain when urinating. However, they do not know that this is actually not conducive to the recovery of the disease. Because urine plays a vital role in excreting bacterial pathogens, patients should drink more water and urinate more.

Finally, experts also remind people not to confuse ordinary urethritis with "sexually transmitted diseases". The correct approach should be to cooperate with doctors to find the cause of the disease, seek timely treatment, and ask sexual partners to undergo relevant examinations if necessary. The unprincipled abuse of antibiotics, or even long-term "preventive" use, is harmful rather than helpful!