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What Causes Repetition Of Urine Infection?

im on microgynon 30 and only started taking it a month and a half ago, during that fist month i got a urine infection. It went away from taking antibiotics but i have now got another urine infection.. is this a side affect or reaction to the pill or something else?
Wed, 26 Apr 2017
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Hello Welcome to HCM..
I thank you for posting your query here and I'm definitely going to help you out..

I being a surgeon, we encounter so many such cases day in and day out
I read your question completely and have understood it well enough.

I will analyze all your points and provide necessary explanation and how to go about..

1. Microgynon that you are taking is safe in terms of urinary tract infection, Uti that you are experiencing.. There are no proven articles published that this drug increases chances for uti.

2. Urine infection is a very common problem nowadays and it is curable and hence suggest you not to worry.
It's more common in women than men.

3. Repeated episodes of Uti.
Yes, once you contract Uti, there's always a risk for recurrence..
Following are the few of the most common causes for recurrence..
A. Stone disease
B. Abnormal anatomy
C. Instrumentation
D. Vesico ureteric reflex
E. Insensitive antibiotic administration.

4. Do not worry.. Suggest you these things..
Please get these tests done.
A. Urine culture and sensitivity to see the organism responsibile and the sensitive antibiotic to be taken.

B. Renal usg scan, to look for the causes mentioned above.

Later we can plan, how to go about..
Anyway, please follow these simple steps to prevent further attacks of Uti.
A. Drink lot of water, 4 t o 5 litre a day
B. Personal hygiene
C. Do not store urine for long periods of time..

Hope this helps you, in case you need any further assistance, please let me know.
Take care and God bless.
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What Causes Repetition Of Urine Infection?

Hello Welcome to HCM.. I thank you for posting your query here and I m definitely going to help you out.. I being a surgeon, we encounter so many such cases day in and day out I read your question completely and have understood it well enough. I will analyze all your points and provide necessary explanation and how to go about.. 1. Microgynon that you are taking is safe in terms of urinary tract infection, Uti that you are experiencing.. There are no proven articles published that this drug increases chances for uti. 2. Urine infection is a very common problem nowadays and it is curable and hence suggest you not to worry. It s more common in women than men. 3. Repeated episodes of Uti. Yes, once you contract Uti, there s always a risk for recurrence.. Following are the few of the most common causes for recurrence.. A. Stone disease B. Abnormal anatomy C. Instrumentation D. Vesico ureteric reflex E. Insensitive antibiotic administration. 4. Do not worry.. Suggest you these things.. Please get these tests done. A. Urine culture and sensitivity to see the organism responsibile and the sensitive antibiotic to be taken. B. Renal usg scan, to look for the causes mentioned above. Later we can plan, how to go about.. Anyway, please follow these simple steps to prevent further attacks of Uti. A. Drink lot of water, 4 t o 5 litre a day B. Personal hygiene C. Do not store urine for long periods of time.. Hope this helps you, in case you need any further assistance, please let me know. Take care and God bless.