How do women get urinary tract infections? What are the factors?

Among cases of urinary tract infection, female patients basically account for more than half, and the number of cases has been showing an upward trend in recent years. At this point, some people may not understand why women are more susceptible to urinary tract infections. Next, the editor will explain the collected information. You can read the following content to learn about the specific inducing factors.

1. The occurrence of female urinary tract infection is related to allergies to some items, which may cause urinary tract infection and hematuria in women, such as: lubricants, toilet paper, foam, toilet paper, etc.

2. The vagina is close to the intestines and anus, and many large intestinal bacteria can enter the vagina and cause urinary tract infection and hematuria. Moreover, 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.

3. 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. Therefore, women should enhance their awareness of self-protection. The way to prevent urinary tract infection is to clean frequently and minimize the number of bacteria to reduce the chance of disease.

4. The surface of the female urinary tract is covered with a layer of mucus like a protective film. Under normal circumstances, the vaginal mucosa will breed a kind of lactobacillus, making the vagina acidic and inhibiting bacterial invasion. However, when these natural defense functions are congenitally deficient or acquiredly changed, they can easily cause vaginal or urinary tract infections.

It is easy to see from the above content that there are many reasons why women suffer from urinary tract infections, and the aspects involved are also quite wide. Therefore, the editor recommends that all female friends must strengthen their own care in daily life, especially to check whether there are any pathogenic factors from time to time, so as to play a role in preventing the disease.