How Do I Stop Getting Urinary Tract Infections?

You can take these steps to reduce your risk of urinary tract infections:

  1. Drink plenty of liquids, especially water. ...
  2. Drink cranberry juice. ...
  3. Wipe from front to back. ...
  4. Empty your bladder soon after intercourse. ...
  5. Avoid potentially irritating feminine products. ...
  6. Change your birth control method.

How do I stop recurring urinary tract infections?

How to Prevent Recurrent UTIs

  1. Tip #1: Stay well-hydrated. ...
  2. Tip #2: Urinate regularly. ...
  3. Tip #3: Wipe from front to back. ...
  4. Tip #4: Go to the bathroom after having sex. ...
  5. Tip #5: Take showers rather than baths. ...
  6. Tip #6: Avoid using douches and other products. ...
  7. Tip #7: Wear cotton panties. ...
  8. Tip #8: Consider preventive antibiotics.

Why do I keep getting urinary tract infections?

Having a suppressed immune system or chronic health condition can make you more prone to recurring infections, including UTIs. Diabetes increases your risk for a UTI, as does having certain autoimmune diseases, neurological diseases and kidney or bladder stones.
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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