UTI Infection: Often women and men ignore their health during intercourse, so it is very important for all of us to know what things women should keep in mind when they are suffering from UTI.
Important things related to UTI: Nowadays women are facing different problems due to wrong eating habits, use of dirty toilet seat and many other reasons. We are talking about UTI i.e. urinary tract infection, which if increases too much can cause problems to women during sex. To prevent this problem from increasing too much and to avoid any kind of trouble while having sex with your partner, we spoke to Dr. Rita Bakshi, Co-Founder and Senior Gynecologist of RISAA IVF.
A question that comes to every woman's mind is 'What 5 things should women keep in mind regarding sex when they have UTI?', we asked Dr. Rita. She not only explained the subject in detail, but also explained it in such a way that any woman in India and other countries who reads this article can easily understand the main points. So without delay, let us know what the doctor has to say.
Dr. Bakshi said that 'UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) is very common in women. During this time, there are problems like burning in the urinary area, frequent urination, pain or blood in urine. At such times, many women think whether it is okay to have sex during UTI? Or can it increase the infection?' Responding to this, the doctor further said that
Actually, during UTI, the body is already fighting bacteria. In such a situation, if the woman has sex, the bacteria can spread further and it may take more time to recover. Apart from this, the friction during sex increases pain and burning.'
Important things related to having sex when there is UTI
The doctor has told about 5 such things, which women should keep in mind while having sex during UTI. Let's know what those things are.
Avoid sex
The most important thing during UTI is that you do not have sex for a few days. The best way is to avoid intercourse until the treatment is complete and the symptoms (such as inflammation and pain) are gone. Doing so helps the infection heal faster and reduces the risk of reinfection.
On the other hand, if you have sex without thinking, it can increase your infection even more, due to which your pain can increase even more than before.
Use of condom is necessary
If you have to have sex for any reason, always use a condom. This reduces the chances of spreading bacteria and also reduces the risk of your partner getting infection. Remember, UTI can sometimes increase due to sexual intercourse. So always use protection in such a situation and also take full care of your partner's sexual health.
Take full care of cleanliness
This is a very important point for every couple, because couples who pay less attention to the cleanliness of their body or do not take care at all, are at a higher risk of getting other infections like UTI. Therefore, the doctor said that 'Hygiene is most important during UTI. Do not forget to clean the private part thoroughly before and after sex. Your partner's cleanliness is as important as yours. This reduces the number of bacteria and the infection does not spread again.
Do not ignore the signals of the body
Ignoring any kind of signals of the body can be dangerous, especially the discomfort during sex. If you feel pain, burning, discomfort or bleeding while having sex, do not ignore it thinking it is normal. These symptoms can point to internal problems in your body.
It is important to stop immediately and consult a doctor. These symptoms can be due to an infection, allergy or other health problem, whose timely treatment is very important. Do not compromise with your health. Meet the doctor and get tested.
Do not leave the treatment incomplete
UTI is usually treated with antibiotics. Many times women start the medicine and leave it in the middle because the symptoms subside in a few days. But incomplete treatment does not completely eliminate the bacteria and the infection can return again and again. Therefore, it is very important to complete the medicine as per the doctor's advice.
The doctor said that many women stop taking antibiotics as soon as the symptoms of UTI improve, which is a big mistake. It is very important to take the full dose prescribed by the doctor to treat UTI. The reduction of symptoms is not an indication that the infection is completely gone.
If you stop taking the medicine related to this in between, some bacteria may survive and they may become resistant to antibiotics. This may cause the infection to return and it may be even more difficult to treat it next time. Therefore, for complete and effective treatment, follow the doctor's instructions and finish the full course of the medicine.
Conclusion
Assuming that having sex during a UTI will not make a difference can be a big mistake. Every woman's body is different and the severity of the infection can also vary. Proper treatment, cleanliness and a little caution will help you recover quickly. If you are getting UTI frequently or the symptoms persist for a long time, consult a doctor without delay. Only the right information and timely decision can protect both your health and relationship.
