10 Causes of UTI
Cause #5: Intercourse
Intercourse is one of the common causes of UTIs among women as the act of sexual intercourse may introduce bacteria into the female urinary tract. During intercourse, the urethra potentially comes into contact with bacteria from the anus and other parts of the genital area.
This allows the bacteria to enter the urethra, bladder, and upward toward the kidneys resulting in a UTI. It has been estimated that as many as 80 percent of premenopausal women who have a UTI have had sex in the past 24 hours. When a woman starts to become sexually active or has sex with a new partner, there is a higher risk of UTI.
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