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Can bacteria from a uti come back if you have sex too early?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Not usually: Provided you empty your bladder after sex, because bacteria can always be "pumped" up the urethra during sex. U r also more prone to utis after menopause.

Answered 2/6/2013

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