{"id":42711,"date":"2023-10-06T10:04:05","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T02:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/byherbs.sg\/?p=42711"},"modified":"2023-10-06T10:30:18","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T02:30:18","slug":"why-are-women-more-prone-to-utis-than-men","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/byherbs.sg\/why-are-women-more-prone-to-utis-than-men\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are women more prone to UTIs than men?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that occurs anywhere in the urinary tract, which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. UTIs are most common in the bladder and urethra, which are the lower parts of the urinary tract.UTIs are caused by bacteria that enter the urinary tract through the urethra. The most common bacteria that cause UTIs is E. coli, which is a bacterium that lives in the intestines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 7 reasons why women are prone to urine tract infection (UTI)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1)<\/strong>    Shorter Urethra
<\/strong>One of the main reasons why women are more likely to get UTIs than men is because of their shorter urethras. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside the body. It is also the opening where bacteria can enter the urinary tract. The average female urethra is 1-2 inches long, while the average male urethra is 6 inches long. This means that bacteria have a shorter distance to travel to reach the bladder in women because their urethras are closer to the source of bacteria, which is the rectum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2)<\/strong>    More sensitive skin
<\/strong>Another reason why women are more likely to get UTIs is because the opening of their urethras is made of delicate, moist tissue. This tissue is thinner and more sensitive than the skin on the outside of the body, which makes it easier for bacteria to irritate the skin and cause infection which can create a breeding ground for bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3)<\/strong>    Closer proximity to rectum<\/strong>
The female urethra is located closer to the rectum, which is where bacteria such as E. coli live. E. coli is the most common cause of UTIs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4)<\/strong>    Sexual Contact<\/strong>
<\/strong>Sexual intercourse can push bacteria from the vagina into the urethra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5)<\/strong>    Certain types of contraception<\/strong>
<\/strong>Using Spermicide and diaphragms for birth control can irritate the vagina and make it more susceptible to infection because they push against the urethra, making it more difficult to completely empty your bladder. The urine that remains is more likely to grow bacteria that can cause infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6)<\/strong>    Menopause
<\/strong>Estrogen levels decline during menopause, the vaginal tissue becomes thinner and more prone to infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7)<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 Pregnancy<\/strong>
<\/strong>Pregnant women are more likely to get UTIs due to hormonal changes and increased pressure on the bladder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tips for Prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n