One of the many reasons that urinary tract infections are so common is because they have so many causes. Women may get them because of things such as not urinating after sex, reactions to hormonal birth control, or even simply not being hydrated.
Treatment
The traditional treatment for a UTI is a doctor-prescribed course of antibiotics. This is such a common thing that many women are given these medications before a UTI has even been diagnosed! This is done despite evidence that, for some minor infections, it’s better to wait before medicating. It may even lead to eventual antibiotic resistance in the bacteria. Antibiotics might quickly cure these infections. But even better is preventing UTIs in the first place. It’s safer, healthier, and more natural.
Natural Prevention Methods
Keep yourself hydrated and don’t hold it! Making sure you drink enough water to be healthy and urinate as frequently as necessary are important in avoiding a UTI. If you hold it, you’re letting bacteria build up. Instead, flush it out by going when you need to.
Try Good Bacteria
The idea that all bacteria is bad has passed. Good bacteria in the form of probiotics is helpful in preventing UTIs. Foods such as yogurt, kale, and fermented fare such as kimchi or sauerkraut are great sources of this “good bacteria”.
Other Dietary Preventions
Keep yourself healthy by eating plenty of dark, leafy greens. They’re normally full of vitamin C. Garlic has been shown to help with infections, so add it to your spice rack.
Prevent Post-Sex Infections
Sex is the catalyst for many infections in women. If this is a common problem, there are ways to stop it. Taking a preventative such as Uqora before and after sex might help. Cleaning the genitals at these times can make things better, as well. If possible, switch to non-barrier methods of birth control. And, as always, urinate before and after sex.
