2006-07-27 14:06:47 · 3 answers · asked by ME 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I had a UTI last year. I never want one again! Anyway, my doctor told me to be sure to:
urinate before and soon after sex
urinate as soon as I get the urge during the day and night
keep the vaginal area as clean as I can
She also suggested using cranberry juice or pills, which can help to prevent the bacteria that causes the UTIs to grow, but it's NOT a cure. Only prescribed antibiotics can cure it. If you are prone to UTIs, then yuou need to speak to your doctor about what you can do to help prevent them.
2006-07-27 14:56:18 · answer #1 · answered by honey 6 · 8⤊ 1⤋
firstly, you don't 'drink' antibiotics - they are medications that can only be prescribed to you by a doctor to treat an infection. I think what you're possibly thinking of is cranberry juice - which has properties to it that make hard for bacteria to cling to the lining of your bladder - and if used frequently can help prevent a UTI...there's also a pill-form supplement of cranberry that some women take on a daily basis. If you're prone to UTI's this would be something to consider! another thing that may help: urinating before and soon after intercourse.
2006-07-27 14:18:10 · answer #2 · answered by kansas8099 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not me, but a friend
2006-07-27 14:10:26 · answer #3 · answered by daweeney 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋