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Last wed. we used spermicide during sex. today i have uti. can this be related? been using it for years with no infections. does spermicide cause uti?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Well..: Some people may be sensitive to ingredients in the spermicide. But if you have always tolerated it well- it is either not related to the spermicide or you are developing a sensitivity. But in answer to your question the spermicide should not contain anything pathogen in it.

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 6/1/2017

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