2006-06-19 04:40:51 · 11 answers · asked by candi 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
No but anitbiotics do.
It all has to do with the bacterial growth. BC pills affect hormones, not bacterium.
2006-06-19 04:43:45 · answer #1 · answered by Corn_Flake 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pills themselves don't contribute however there is an element of truth to your question. I suffered almost constant UTI's for 6 years. For other reasons I stopped taking the pill and reverted to condoms. After the switch my UTI's became noticeably less frequent, and now I have the problem under control. My theory is that when using the pill there was a lot more "mess". Even though I would pee straight after and shower also, there is always a little bit of ooze that comes out after a while (sorry for the imagery). Obviously using the condom stops that problem.
So in a round about way, taking the pill can contribute to UTI's
2006-06-20 18:12:26 · answer #2 · answered by kimberhill 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have taken birth control pills for years, and never heard of that before. If you are having trouble with urinary tract infections I suggest you take acidophilus and cranberry pills.
Acidophilus (like the stuff in yogurt) helps your body produce good bacteria, which will fight infections. Some people prefer Probiotic which has a larger variety of good bacteria.
Cranberry pills will up the acidity of your urine, and reduce infections.
2006-06-19 05:12:43 · answer #3 · answered by Jamie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no clinical evidence that birth control pills contribute to UTI's. If you are having a problem with them, you should probably see a doctor about it. There is a condition called Interstitial Cystitis that causes repeated UTI's and there is a treatment for it, so don't delay, if that's your problem.
2006-06-19 08:10:47 · answer #4 · answered by toadhopper422 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you put the birth control pill in that area instead of taking it orally as instructed, it could be an issue.
2006-06-19 04:43:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is a connection directly. But if you have a UTI and they give you antibiotics, make sure you use another method of contraception because antibiotics can make the pill less effective!
2006-06-19 04:43:56 · answer #6 · answered by PiccChick12 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do they? I haven't heard of that one. All the other side effects are scary enough, now there is another one!
2006-06-19 04:42:39 · answer #7 · answered by viv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't. UTI is often connected to having sex. Urinate after you have sex.
2006-06-19 04:43:15 · answer #8 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think so
2006-06-19 04:42:04 · answer #9 · answered by empresscalls 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know i didnt think they did that but that cool you know because i know why it hurts when you pee
2006-06-19 04:43:40 · answer #10 · answered by Sean 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋