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I have irregular sexual life. after sex begins acute cystitis. and this year cystitis recurs for the third time. what should i do?

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Antibiotic: Women's urethra, the tube which drains urine from the bladder, is much shorter than men's. Intensive and repeat sexual intercourse over a short period of time helps bacteria to gain access to the bladder, where they multiply until they cause symptoms of bladder infection. If this occurs on a regular basis, taking an antibiotic for a day may already help - or for 3 days if it doesn't.

Answered 9/29/2014

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Recurrent UTI's: Females may can have UTI's after sex. If you do have intercourse, try to urinate soon as possible after it. Speak to a urologist (u) to see if you have some problem(s) with your urinary tract (ut) causing you to have frequent uti's. These are rather more frequent in females and if the u finds a problem in your ut on examination and relieves it, you may be able to prevent a recurrence of a uti.

Answered 10/31/2014

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Dr. Jon Ahrendsen answered

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Void B4 & after sex: Cystitis after sex is not uncommon. If you can void before and as soon after sex as practical that should help. Cranberry juice has helped some women as well as a good amount of fluid intake each day. About 2 liters. If problem continues, some doctors will suggest a single dose of antibiotics the morning after sex will sometimes keep the infection from getting worse.

Answered 10/31/2014

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