As someone previously mentioned, it is caused by bacteria getting into your urethra. Because a woman's urethra is shorter than a man's, it occurs much more frequently in women.
I used to get them regularly, and here's what I've been told along the way (although I don't know how effective each one is):
Wear white, cotton underwear.
Avoid tight pants.
Take showers (no baths, especially bubble baths).
When you go #2 (for lack of a better term), wipe front to back.
Whenever you have sex, urinate afterward.
Drink cranberry juice (I don't like it, so I actually take cranberry pills everyday as a preventative measure).
2006-07-23 13:16:24
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answered by adelinia 4
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First things first.. Blatter is spelled bladder. Second.. There are several reasons one can get a bladder infection. Bad hygiene, sexual intercourse, holding it too long. Anything that can cause bacteria in that area can lead to a bladder infection. I've had 3 and they are so NOT fun. Just keep clean, pee after you have sex, and urinate when you need to.
2006-07-23 20:14:39
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answered by Anonymous
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Bacteria goes up into the uthreal tube and causes an infection.
2006-07-23 20:09:19
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answered by tlctreecare 7
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When you keep your tampon in too long
2006-07-23 20:10:18
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answered by Heather B 1
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when u intake too much caffine.....
2006-07-23 20:09:37
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answered by dana_cox99 2
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