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I have a urinary tract infection, why did the doctor ask if i am sexually active?
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Postcoital cystitis: Sometimes women experience urinay tract infections (UTI) as a direct result of sexual intercourse. Bacteria can be pushed into the urethra during sex, leading to increased risk for a uti. If your answer were yes to the dr.'s question, you may have been advised to void as soon as practical after sex. If it is a recurrent problem, you may be given an antibiotic to take after sex.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Sex can cause UTIs: Because some women get urinary tract infections after having sex.
Answered 3/22/2020
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