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Can Intercourse Cause Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections?

Hi I have had urinary tract infections for the last four months. I have an intrautrerine device that is not the mirena. Could this be causing them? What can I do to control them? Can sex cause these? is there anything I can take after sex that will prevent the UTI's? Thank you for any answers you can give me.
Thu, 9 Jul 2015
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Hello dear,

Recurrent Urinary tract infections can be due to:
1. Inadequate duration of treatment
2. Inappropriate dosage of the medications
3. Inappropriate selection of antibiotics against the causative organism.
4. Improper treatment of underlying cause of the UTI.

Under such circumstances, the following corrective measures should be taken:
1. Discuss regarding the adequate duration of treatment with your treating physician.
2. Discuss regarding the proper dosage of medications depending your age and body weight.
3. Culture & sensitivity of the urine to be done for selection of appropriate antibiotic.
4. Additional investigations like X ray KUB (Kidney Ureter & Bladder) and Ultrasound scan of abdomen & pelvis will be helpful in detecting any hidden focus of infection in the Genito urinary tract.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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Can Intercourse Cause Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections?

Hello dear, Recurrent Urinary tract infections can be due to: 1. Inadequate duration of treatment 2. Inappropriate dosage of the medications 3. Inappropriate selection of antibiotics against the causative organism. 4. Improper treatment of underlying cause of the UTI. Under such circumstances, the following corrective measures should be taken: 1. Discuss regarding the adequate duration of treatment with your treating physician. 2. Discuss regarding the proper dosage of medications depending your age and body weight. 3. Culture & sensitivity of the urine to be done for selection of appropriate antibiotic. 4. Additional investigations like X ray KUB (Kidney Ureter & Bladder) and Ultrasound scan of abdomen & pelvis will be helpful in detecting any hidden focus of infection in the Genito urinary tract. Wishing you a good health. Take care.