Question 1

i got e coli and a kidney infection after anal sex should my partner get treated if he has no symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Not for E coli: Both of you need to be tested for sexually transmitted diseases, including hpv. It is important for both of you to consult your doctors for evaluation and practice safe sex all the time, every time.

Question 2

how long should i wait before having sex again after a kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

Who knows?: No one knows the exact timing for your question. But, two weeks to pass by is decent ; reasonable for uti-related inflammation to subside. Besides, irritative voiding is not always uti-related, especially in many females. And at resuming sex, watch what you might use and act for sex so to minimize possible effect from chemical ; physical stimulation to lower urogenital tract.

Detailing? Ask doc.

Question 3

can i have sex after taking cirofloxacin after two days for a kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As long as it is for a urinary tract infection and not a sexually transmitted infection.

Question 4

can it be no problem to have sex with a kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

OK: But only if you are feeling well and really want to have sex. Don't do it just to please your partner.

Question 5

is it safe to have sex while you have a uti or kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

In a way: Depending on the infection, you may put your partner at risk of getting an infection from the bacteria, etc. and it may cause discomfort while you have an infection.

Question 6

recently had a kidney infection. i didn't take all the medication. so now i feel a bit numb and pain during sex. whats wrong its no longer fun.

Accepted Answer

Go to doctor: Sometimes, it is your mind feeling guilty and you feel that not taking all the antibiotics is causing the problem, or you may have a problem no associated with the infection. Uti are actually easy to treat and we usually over treat. Go to your doctor to see if infection gone, and have peace of mind. If the problem persists, then the cause is something else and has to be diagnosed.

Question 7

i'm pron to having kidney infections, since my last one i haven't felt completely right. i've been much more tender  and my sex drive has went down ?

Accepted Answer

Urology referral: Make sure f/u urine analysis with c/s is entirely nl. If more than 3 infections in past year you need to f/u with urology for evaluation to r/o stricture, other causes. In meantime void after sex, cranberry juice daily. Should not impact on sex drive directly.

Question 8

i was on amoxicillan for 10-12 days for a kidney infection. how long before i should wait to have sex? i'm on bc aviane.

Accepted Answer

After period: To be safe, wait until you start your next pack of pills. In the meantime, use a backup method of contraception.

Question 9

what can be done to stop me from having reoccurring kidney infections and utis? (& yes, i do pee after sex before you ask)

Accepted Answer

Here are some...: Recurrent UTIs in a 19-y-o female is most likely sex-related. There is no cure but how to modify in sexual acts as what you have applied and with timely use of antibiotics. Of course, go to be evaluated to make sure of no underlying causes for UTI; afterward, focus on coping with precipitating factors as alluded. More? Seek evaluation &amp; counseling.

Question 10

it hurts to pee after sex and i taught it was a kidney infection so i got perscribed a drink to take for 2 days the pain was gone than i had sex?

Accepted Answer

Probably not UTI: Traumatic urethritis most likely
increased fluids don't hurt but time is probably the reason for "cure".

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I got e coli and a kidney infection after anal sex should my partner get treated if he has no symptoms?

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How long should i wait before having sex again after a kidney infection?

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Can i have sex after taking cirofloxacin after two days for a kidney infection?

A member asked:

Can it be no problem to have sex with a kidney infection?

A member asked:

Is it safe to have sex while you have a uti or kidney infection?

A member asked:

Recently had a kidney infection. i didn't take all the medication. so now i feel a bit numb and pain during sex. whats wrong its no longer fun.

A member asked:

I'm pron to having kidney infections, since my last one i haven't felt completely right. i've been much more tender and my sex drive has went down ?

A member asked:

I was on amoxicillan for 10-12 days for a kidney infection. how long before i should wait to have sex? i'm on bc aviane.

A member asked:

What can be done to stop me from having reoccurring kidney infections and utis? (& yes, i do pee after sex before you ask)

A member asked:

It hurts to pee after sex and i taught it was a kidney infection so i got perscribed a drink to take for 2 days the pain was gone than i had sex?

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