What causes urinary tract infection in women?

Female urinary tract infection is a common urinary system disease. There are many main causes of the disease, but the female physiological structure is relatively special, which is also the main reason for the recurrence of urinary tract infection. However, when women suffer from urinary tract infection, improper treatment will often lead to other gynecological diseases. Therefore, this disease must be taken seriously. Let us talk about the specific causes of female urinary tract infection below.

First: frequent sexual activity or lack of attention to hygiene. This reason is also one of the direct causes of bacterial infection, and it is more common for female urinary tract infections caused by sexual intercourse.

Second: Do not urinate. Urination has a flushing effect on the urethra, which can wash away bacterial infection. However, if you do not urinate for a long time, the reduced flushing effect will increase the risk of bacteria growing in the urethra. Especially because women have shorter urethras, holding urine can easily cause ascending urinary tract bacterial infection, and in severe cases may even cause pyelonephritis.

Third: Those who suffer from diabetes. Due to endocrine disorders and decreased body resistance, diabetic patients have an increased risk of various infections. And because diabetics often suffer from nerve damage, they are less susceptible to infection.

Normal women may also suffer from urinary tract infection. The main pathogen is Escherichia coli. Therefore, for women, improving immunity is the most effective preventive measure to prevent urinary tract infection. They should also drink more water every day to promote urine circulation. In addition, they should pay attention to the cleanliness of sexual life and try to urinate after sexual life to prevent bacterial infection.