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Why is urinary tract infection more common in women than in men?
Asked by diptiagarwal1609 | 22 Jan, 2020, 20:15: PM
answered-by-expert Expert Answer

Women tend to get urinary tract infections more often than men because of the following reasons:

  • Bacteria can reach the urinary bladder more easily in women than in men. The urethra is shorter in women than in men, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel.
  • The urethra is located near the rectum in women. Bacteria from the rectum can easily travel up the urethra and cause infections.
  • Having sex may also cause urinary tract infections in women because bacteria can be pushed into the urethra.
  • Using a diaphragm can lead to infections because diaphragms push against the urethra and make it harder to completely empty your bladder. The urine that stays in the bladder is more likely to grow bacteria and cause infections.
  • Menopause can also cause changes in vaginal bacteria that increase your risk for urinary tract infection.
Answered by Sheetal Kolte | 23 Jan, 2020, 11:44: AM

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