Urinary tract infections and female cleanliness

United States
December 30, 2006 6:29pm CST
Someone told me today that Urinary tract infections are caused by females not keeping themselves clean. I take very good care of myself, and have very good hygeine. But, I continue to get constant infections. Whats going on???
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11 responses
• United States
31 Dec 06
its not only about good hygeine... what you eat or drink can cause them. try drinking more water... and to help get rid of it drink cranberry juice (100% not cocktail). Bubble baths can cause uti's also.. so if you take alot of bubble baths... stop. Also.. if you don't already... wear only cotton underwear... they absorb the sweat better than any other fabric. If you get them constantly you really need to see a dr... they can lead to worse things.
@runsgame (2031)
• India
14 Jan 07
in general hygene is required for all male or female . it is unfair to say and point one gender for some cause of diesease. better consult doctor for remedial ways
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@Sir_bobby88 (8231)
• Singapore
31 Dec 06
I think you should look a toilet that is clean and take your own toliet paper outside yea ... do clean your toilet frequently yea
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@gcvien (3)
• Philippines
2 Feb 07
Most effective way in preventing UTI is to drink lots of water, and don't wear anything tight.
@Mgorg19 (65)
• Philippines
23 Feb 07
It's not really about hygiene. They also said that pregnant women are prone to this but I never had one during my pregnancy. I just had it last month. It's actually, our body lacks sufficient vitamins C. That's why it's advisable that you drink plenty of water and cranberry juice. UTI also caused by suppressing pee. So if you feel like peeing, do it.
• Philippines
24 Feb 07
i have too.. it's in the kidney not all does have a UTI means doesn't have a hygiene. just drink plenty of water of a fresh coconut juice. avoid too much drink on softdrinks, liqiour, and other acidic juice. try cranberry juice, grape juice... that's one that could help me. added to that i have my small crystals on my right kidney that's why im too aware and avoid what's not best for my health.. try it..
@msqtech (15073)
• United States
10 Jan 07
It can be environment caused and we shouldnt be thinking it is a fault just how to fix the problem so all are safe. Urinary tract infections can be a very bad problem for man and less detectable as well.
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
31 Dec 06
These Infections can be caused by anything even by being run down Have you been to your Doctor if not then go and they will look into it for you I hope you get better soon
@venshida (4836)
• United States
22 Jan 07
I donot get them constantly, but I have one now. It has nothing to do with cleanliness. Do you wipe from the front to the back? You should never wipe from back to front. How about water do you drink sufficient? I usually get them when my water intake is low. Cranberry should be your friend, it helps.
@tuishta (147)
• India
10 Jan 07
Have you seen the old lady on the jay leno show? one girl asked her whats the secret to a good relationship? She was like keeping your Puss clean hahahahha! So everybody clean yourselves well and avoid all the infections possible!
@freak369 (5113)
• United States
31 Jan 07
If you get checked out by a doc and have your sugar levels taken and they can't tell you why you are having this issue you can try an over the counter product called AZO. It is a little expensive but it is a natural cure that won't throw off your fauna levels.