|
 Urinary
tract infections (UTIs) are a common occurrence for women. Women tend to get more UTIs
than men because of their shorter urinary urethras this is where the urine passes when
voiding) and changing chemical balances within their urinary and reproductive systems.
Burning when urinating, frequent urination, strong smelling or foul smelling urine with
low abdominal pain are usually the hallmarks of a UTI. How can you prevent getting one?Here are a few tips
that you can easily do to prevent a UTI:
- Do not delay emptying your bladder.
At the first sign that you need to go, GO!
Retaining urine for any length of time will increase your risk of infection.
- Always empty your bladder before and after sexual intercourse to keep
unfriendly bacteria from entering the urethra.
- Avoid tight fitting clothes like tight jeans, underwear or
pantyhose. Wear cotton crotch underwear to keep the vaginal area as dry as possible;
bacteria multiply in a warm, moist environment.
- Hygiene sprays, bubble baths and soaps may cause further
irritation; if you suspect an infection, don't use them.
- Drink 8 glasses of water a day. This will continually flush
out your bladder.
- Unsweetened cranberry juice
has been found to be very effective in preventing bacteria in the bladder from adhering to
the bladder wall. Drinking ten to sixteen ounces a day will help you void out the
bacteria.
- Frequent use of chlorinated swimming pools and hot tubs can
lower the acidity of the vagina and predispose you to infection.
Cranberries, not just for Thanksgiving
 How does cranberry juice help thousands of women prevent
urinary tract infections? Drinking cranberry juice regularly can help prevent
urinary tract infections. The question has been what ingredient in the juice performs this
job?
Meet the author
Larrian Gillespie
"You Don't Have
to Live with Cystitis"
hosted by Sue Spataro, RN, BSN
 Interview
& FREE excerpt
  Dr.
Gillespie a Beverly Hills urologist, more specifically an uro-gynecologist (a specialist
in women's urinary health) has written a book that can help any woman avoid urinary tract
infections and long weeks of antibiotics. She tells us the truth about what these
infections are and how to prevent them.. Dr. Gillespie throws out all those myths about
urinary tract infections and replaces them with the truth. In this interview she talks
about: Deep seated misconceptions about urinary health, Regular cystitis and interstitial
cystitis, How to prevent cystitis, Douching - Is it bad?, Giving Urine: The RIGHT way,
Urinary Incontinence and menopause. Do you have a question? Write to us and we'll ask Dr
Gillespie?
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