WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2001: Re: Frequent Urinary Infections

Re: Frequent Urinary Infections

From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 27 Jan 2001 09:00:03 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 27 Jan 2001, Pidge wrote: >
>I have a female friend, 31, who frequently is diagnosed with urinary
>infections. She's celibate. I've never had a urinary infection.
>I'm wondering why some people seem prone to urinary infections and not
>others?
>
>Thanks,
>Pidge

Pidge,

Some women are just more prone than others. Women have a short urethra which makes us more prone. Why some women get more infections than others, I don't know. Women that are sexually active tend to see more, but being celibate doesn't keep one from getting UTI's.

Maybe her Dr. can put her on a low dose of antibiotics (Macrodantin is one that comes to mind, as this is what I did for about three years), which will help to keep things going well. It worked well for me, as it did for my Aunt who used to get a lot of infections (if she had one, I did not, and when she was clear, I wasn't....strange how that happened...we live in different States! Coincidence I am sure).

If your friend is getting a lot of infections, the Urologist may want to check her bladder by cystoscopy to see if there is something out of the ordinary. During a cystoscopy, the Dr. puts a scope in the bladder that is allows him to see inside the bladder to check for any abnormalities. Biopsies can be done at this time if necessary.

I hope your friend finds some relief. UTI's are not fun, and can be a real pain in the neck!

-- Robin

-- ~Robin~

I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional. The information I share is based on what I have experienced personally or what I have learned.

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