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Can a possible uti or bladder infection do anything to cause irregularity with your periods? how do you get a uti without sex?

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UTI : Urinary tract infection is common in women and although sexual activity can contribute, it is not a sexually transmitted disease. Most often, bacteria from the anal region make their way to the urethral opening in vulnerable patients. Bacteria increase during menses and pad/tampon use increase the bacteria present.

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Answered 3/22/2020

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