UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)
When bacteria enter the urinary system, it causes a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). The kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra can all become infected as a result.
UTIs are more commonly seen in females compared to males. Additionally, around half of all females will experience a UTI at least once in their lifetime. There are many reasons for this, including certain types of birth control. To learn more, you can speak with your private gynaecologist in London.
What kind of birth control can enhance a threat for UTI?
Studies have mentioned certain kinds of UTI that enhances the threat of UTI. They are:
Diaphragms:It is a kind of reusable silicone cup, inserted into the vaginal opening. It is positioned on the cervix or the uterine opening to form a wall in between sperm and uterus.
Cervical Caps: It’s somewhat identical like a diaphragm and stops sperm fron getting into uterus. However, it is bit small than a diaphragm and positions firmly on the cervix.
Spermicide: This one comes in the form of suppository, foam, gel and cream. This blocks the cervix and kills the sperm. Spermicide is applied along with condoms, cervical caps, and diaphragms or even alone as well.
Spermicide condoms: Spermicide coated condoms provides an additional protective layer.
Is there a connection among UTIs and various birth control methods?
The natural good bacteria inside the vagina keep it in good health with a balanced PH level. But, using birth control, damages this good bacteria. This increases the growth of harmful bacteria and also destroys the natural balance inside the vagina. This often lead to an exposure to UTI. Moreover, diaphragms gives presser to the urethra and it becomes difficult to urinate properly. Accumulation of urine in the bladder, enhances the risk of UTI.
Does Birth Control meds enhance the threat for UTI?
Many researches state that birth control meds do not enhance the threat for UTI. However, many females taking contraceptive pills have confirmed of having UTI, as compared to those who don’t take any such pills. Some researchers say, that female who take birth control meds indulge in sex more and more thereby, increasing the risk of exposure to UTI.
Having sex is hazardous aspect in having UTI, because harmful bacteria can easily get in the urinary tract.
Is there any other alternatives?
At Medical Express Clinic, you can consult with gynaecologist, for you worries about getting infected by UTI. Ask the doctor to suggest the appropriate birth control alternative for you.
So, other than consuming birth control pills, you can opt for these alternatives as well:
- Vasectomy or tubal ligation
- Birth control patch
- NuvaRing
- Implanting a contraceptive
- Depo-Provera shot
- Intrauterine device
- Spermicide-free condoms
Few other factors that enhances the threat for UTI
Aromatic hygiene goods for females:
Various goods deodorant mists and aromatic pads or tampons, harms the normal level of pH inside the vagina and often enhances the growth of harmful bacteria.
Cleaning from rear to front:
Clean the genitals from front to read. Doing it in the opposite way increases bacterial growth from anus to urethra.
Not passing urine post sex:
The bacterial growth in the urethra increases post sex. So, passing urine post sex will clear out the bacteria from the urinary tract.
Not passing urine for a long time
Not peeing for longer period enhances the growth of bacteria.
Pregnancy
At the time of pregnancy, the hormones can lead to a bacteria growth in the urinary tract. Moreover, if your bladder doesn’t get complete empty after passing urine, then the residual urine enhances the chances of UTI.
Menopause
Reduced level in Estrogen makes the tissue of vagina dry and thin, thereby increases the chances or harmful bacterial growth.
Fragile immune system
A weak immune system will draw more harmful bacteria to the human body
Catheter process
A catheter tube positioned inside the bladder enhances the danger of getting bacteria in the urinary system.
Kidney stones
Kidney stones often stop the urine flow between the bladder and kidney.
When should you consult the doctor?
Go to the doctor immediately, if you are experiencing these following UTI symptoms:
- Fever
- Pain or any type of abdominal pressure
- Traces of blood or cloudy urine
- Sudden urgency for urinating, even if the bladder is not full
- Frequently urinating
- Burning sensation or sudden pain while urinating
Medications for treating UTI
Gynaecologists mostly prescribe for antibiotics for UTI. However, it has a momentary effect and doesn’t cure it completely. But if the condition get worse, then you might be prescribed some additional medicines along with the antibiotics.
Some individuals might have to get hospitalised under a severe condition of UTI.
So, try these home remedies as you wait for your treatment:
- Apply a warm heat pad to ease the pressure and pain in the abdomen.
- Don’t drink any kind of irritants like, any citrus beverage or alcohol. Also do not consume caffeine.
- Last but not least, drink plenty of water. Water is a good cleanser for the body. It helps in flushing out the bacteria and slows down the growth of the infection
Conclusion
There are various factors for UTI or Urinary Tract Infection. Understanding the causes for it will always help you get the right treatment. Whenever you face any discomfort, make sure to consult a doctor. We at Medical Express Clinic, can help you get a good treatment. Moreover, you and your partner can also talk to your gynaecologists, to know about the best suitable birth control options.
