How can i stop getting uti's?

Get evaluated. : It can be very difficult to find the exact cause of chronic or recurrent utis. A workup should include: a detailed history with timing of utis; urine cultures to document the exact type of bacteria in each case; sensitivity data to track antibiotic resistance; physical and pelvic exam, and possibly imaging. If a cause is not found, patient-directed or chronic suppressive antibiotics are possible.

The following: Urinate after sex to empty bladder. Shower rather than bathe & no bubble bath. Pull panties down & separate thighs when voiding. Wipe front to back. Wear cotton underwear & no thongs. Drink water coopiously & urinate regularly. Treat constipation if present. Cranberry juice, tabs or gelcaps (inhibits bact erial adherence to bladder. See your dr. If utis continue to consider post-coital macrodantin (nitrofurantoin).