Causes of Urinary Tract Infection in Women

Both women and men can suffer from urinary tract infection, but because of the special structure of the female reproductive system, the chance of suffering from urinary tract infection is relatively high. Urinary tract infection is caused by bacterial invasion. Poor hygiene during menstruation or inadequate hygiene during sexual intercourse can lead to this disease. Clinically, we should adopt appropriate treatment methods according to different causes of the disease, and women should enhance their awareness of self-protection to avoid being harmed.

Due to the special structure of the female urinary and reproductive system, the female urethra is shorter and more relaxed than the male urethra, which makes it easy for bacteria to enter. Therefore, women should enhance their awareness of self-protection. 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, which makes it easier for bacteria to reproduce. Therefore, the way for women to prevent urinary tract infections is to clean frequently and try to reduce the number of bacteria to reduce the chance of disease.

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 in the anterior urethra into the posterior urethra and bladder through mechanical pushing action. During pregnancy, the enlarged uterus will press the bladder and ureter, and endocrine changes will also slow down the relaxation and peristalsis of the ureter, causing slow urine flow or forming a mild effusion. This situation is also conducive to bacterial invasion and reproduction and causing disease.

Holding urine has a great impact on women's urinary tract infection, which is a very bad lifestyle habit. This can cause urine to stay in the bladder too long, making it easier for bacteria to invade. Moreover, if the bladder is too full and the pressure increases, the chance of bacterial invasion will increase, and even more serious bacterial invasion may cause other diseases such as pyelonephritis.