what is a urinary track infection from PLZ HELP!!?

Question

well i have heard form my cousin that if u have a urinary track infection that means you are going to start your period is that true. and does brown stuff come out when you are starting or is that something else

Answer 1

UTIs are caused by bacterial infections in the urinary tract. Most of these infections occur when E. coli bacteria, commonly found in the intestines and colon, cling to the opening of the urethra and begin to multiply. Other times the infection can result from bacteria transmitted during sex or by the use of catheters or tubes that are placed in the bladder during medical treatment. Doctors commonly perform a urinalysis to identify the presence of a urinary tract infection. The presence of bacteria, as indicated by a positive culture, indicates an infection. When the culture is negative, it usually means that there is no infection. However, if the symptoms persist, other tests can be performed.
Your cousin could be getting her period.
If she had a UTI, it would be painful to pee.

Answer 2

Having a UTI (urinary tract infection) doesn't mean you're gonna start your period. In women, UTI are cause by ascending infection through the short urethra (the tube that connects your bladder to the outside). Depending on your age, if you are sexually active or not, a UTI can be explainable (like not urinating after intercourse) or it may warrant further medical tests (like reccurent UTIs in a young girl/boy). Regardless, UTIs need to be treated with antibiotics after being evaluated by a doctor. Not only because the symptoms are bothersome and painfull, but because if left untreated the infection could ascend to the kidney, and a kidney infection requires hospitalization for IV antibiotics, not to mention everything else that comes from having a such an infection long term.

For some women, their period is heralded by some spotting (usually darker in color than vaginal flow) that is lighter in intensity than a regular period. This can be accompanied by cramps. As long as the discharge is not foul smelling, itches or burns (which could indicate a vaginal infection) and is followed by your period within a few days, it's a normal vaginal discharge.

Answer 3

a urinary tract infection can be caused by bacteria entering the urethra. thats why they say you should always go to the restroom after you have sex or other things. to wash out the bacteria. spices and caffine and alcohol also can cause a UTI which is why more women go to the doctors during the holidays for UTI"s. to help a UTI you can drink cranberry juice for its acidic purposes that flush out the bacteria. as for your period and UTI infection has nothing to do with your period starting, the brown stuff may be though. go to the doctor and get checked out if you still concerned though

Answer 4

Getting your period and getting a UTI (urinary track infection) are separate issues. You can get a UTI when germs from your poo get into your urethra (pee hole). That's why women should wipe from front to the back. Sometimes when you have a UTI you urinate blood, sometimes the urine is darker, sometimes it hurts, and sometimes it smells bad- sometimes all those things happen, sometimes just a few. See a doctor if you ever have these symptoms.

Getting your period is something else.

Answer 5

Your cousin is incorrect.
Infection means a bacteria, virus, or fungus.
Usually UTI's are caused by overwhelming amounts of E.coli bacteria that build up in the bladder.
There shouldn't be any "brown" stuff, but sometimes you can get that pre-period from the shedding of your lining.

Answer 6

too much sex, not going to the toilet before and after sex, wiping yourself from back t front instead if front to back.

Some people are very sensitive like myself and the slightest bit of bacteria can irritate them when it gets into the urinary tract. I found drinking alot of water, peeing before and after sex and drinking lots of cranberry juice to solve the problem. If you are not sexually active and you are having UTI constantly better tell you GP and have your kidneys checked. GOOD LUCK

Answer 7

no, thats not right. you can get one when bacteria gets in the tract and whatnot. It has nothing to do with when you get your period. I have had my period for years and i just got one a few months ago. (it burns when you pee) so.. go to the doctors and they will test you for it. if you have one they will give you antibiotics (pills) that you have to take (one a day) for a few days and it goes away. Also drink cranberry juice, it helps clear it up quicker.