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Can Sexual Intercourse Cause Bladder Infection?
- Painful Sexual Intercourse (Dyspareunia)
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Prevention
Although some causes of dyspareunia, such as a history of sexual abuse or trauma, can't be avoided, other causes can be prevented:
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To decrease your risk of yeast infection, avoid tight clothing, wear cotton underpants and practice good hygiene. Change your underclothes after prolonged sweating. Bathe or shower daily, and change into dry clothing promptly after swimming.
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To avoid bladder infections, wipe from front to back after using the toilet, and...
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Cystitis (UTI, Bladder Infection)
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder due to infection with a microorganism (such as a bacteria or virus). Cystitis is second only to... Read more »
Bladder Infection (Cystitis)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? A bladder infection, also called cystitis, is caused by an abnormal growth of bacteria inside the bladder, the balloon-like organ that... Read more »
Sexual intercourse: painful
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
For both men and women, pain can occur in the pelvic area during or soon after sexual intercourse. It can happen at any time during sex -- for... Read more »
Cystitis: acute bacterial
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Acute cystitis is a bacterial infection of the bladder or lower urinary tract. Acute means sudden or severe. See also: Interstitial... Read more »
Bashful Bladder Syndrome
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Bashful Bladder Syndrome is the inability to initiate urination when in the company of others.It has been estimated that one in ten Americans suffers... Read more »
Top 10 Myths About Overactive Bladder
Overactive Bladder Only Happens in Older Women According to the National Association for Continence (NAFC). While OAB is more common in post-menopausal women, about 17% of women over age 18 (and 16% of men) have OAB. After 40, that number...
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