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2012-02-04
Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
Expert Advice from Spicy Gear's Sex Therapist Lynne Santiago MS LMHC - At 55 (me) and 52, my wife & I still enjoy sex, but she gets a urinary infection every time. What are the causes and how can it be prevented?
Well, that's no fun! Just thinking about getting a UTI would keep the temperature running cold.
UTI's are more common in women than in men and there are many possible causes. Given your wife's age, I'm going to guess that menapause is the culprit. Lower levels of estrogen decreases the acidity in the vagina, which in turn lowers resistance to bacteria. Some studies have found that women on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) had less incidences of UTI's, however, concerns about other risks on HRT may make that option less appealing. Another option is a topical estrogen cream, which would be applied to the vaginal and urethral tissues. Your wife could explore both these alternatives with her doctor. There are other things that can be done to help prevent a urinary tract infection. With menopause also comes an increase in urgency to urinate. It's best to go when the need arises then to try to hold off. Also, she should urinate immediately following sex. Avoid vaginal penetration with your toy or any other sex toy if it was roaming in or around the anal area as this could spread bacteria to the vagina and urethra. Drinking plenty of water and adding a glass a day of cranberry juice can also reduce the risk. And finally, decrease intake of substances that can irritate the bladder, such as caffeine, acidic and spicy foods.
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Any home remedies/natural ways to prevent UTI?
Beautiful_Letdown asked on Sun, 22 Jun, 2008
I suffer from chronic UTI's almost monthly, and will all the meds im on to prevent them (ditropan XL, detrol LA, and Bactrim) along with drinking plenty of water, not drinking soda or teas and taking cranberry supplements. What are some other natural or home remedies to try to help me out? Also has anyone ever tried clear tract or tried d-mannose? Thanks!
Dreammaker T replied on Sun, 22 Jun, 2008
Utis.
Sounds like you're doing it all right.
Cranbury juice..drinking it several times a day is known to help.
Also if you are sexually active...CLEANLINESS..
Both you and your partner..both before and after..
Lastly..when on toilet..always wipe front to back..Alot of docs agree that poor toilet habits..can cause frequency of UTi's...
Wear cotton underwear or any underwear that has cotton crotch area..
These all seem to assist..
Good luck,
Nurse Andrea RN
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Janet S replied on Sun, 22 Jun, 2008
I have heard good reports about d-mannose. I know one medical doctor who has juvenile diabetes & it helps w/ protein in urine for him & has (he believes) extended his life.
Here are some herbs known to be urinary antiseptics: Angelica root, Bearberry (Uva Ursi), Celery seed, Goldenrod, Juniper, Meadowsweet (also soothing & pain relieving), Saw Palmetto, Yarrow. Try making any one of these into a tea and drinking one or more cups per day. I would lean toward Angelica root, which is a digestive, or Meadowsweet, which contains salycin (like aspirin). Saw Palmetto, Juniper & Bearberry are all somewhat harsh and only for short term use.
Years ago when I was taking birth control pills I also had frequent UTIs. Got some relief by a surgeon enlarging the opening of my bladder. The problem didn't completely stop until I stopped taking the pill.
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Susan Yarrawonga replied on Sun, 22 Jun, 2008
The two natural antibiotics colloidal silver and garlic oil will both help for prevention if you take them every day.
dee replied on Sun, 22 Jun, 2008
ba zheng san, a chinese formula blend. 3 grams three times a day for avg size person. d-mannose is also worth a try. Evidentally the sugar does not easily absorb, passes through the body and binds to the bacteria on the bladder walls causing you to uriinate them out. What ever you choose drink a lot of water to flush and take probiotics in between
Dizzy Dame replied on Sun, 22 Jun, 2008
Increase your vit C and take an herbal immune system booster like echinacea with goldenseal or astragalus when you feel a UTI coming on. Rest. Definitely keep up the cranberry intake.
Echinacea and astragalus cannot be taken for more than a week or else they become ineffective for your system.
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