I stay with the sperm inside of me for 20 to 30 minutes cause we're ttc.
this however has been increasing my urinary tract infections (cause before, I used to shower right away, but now I wait like i said above)....
what should I do?
conceive and get a UTI?
or not get a UTI but not have kidlets?
how do i compromise?????????????????
2006-11-06 14:46:11 · 5 answers · asked by green eyed monster 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Showering after sex should not have anything to do with preventing a UTI. It's the not urinating after sex that can contribute to that. But, I do understand that many recommend staying laying down when TTC. So, right before you have sex, make sure you have emptied your bladder. Avoid rough sex. Try using a lubricant like KY. Make sure you shower BEFORE sex and that your butt is scrupulously clean. Always wipe from front to back (and using wipes after a bowel movement is an excellent habit to get into). Avoid wearing thong underwear. Never put anything near the vagina that has been near the anus. Get cranberry pills from a health food store or online and take them every day. Most UTI's are caused by bacteria from the anal area getting into the urinary tract. Some people have honeymoon cystitis which is from having a lot of sex or rough sex that irritates the urethra and can make it more suseptible to infection. But MOST UTI's can be prevented with scrupulous hygiene. If you have had frequent UTI's in the past, you may feel like you are having another one, but it can be bladder spasms caused by previous insult to the bladder. Sex can aggrevate and bring on those spasms. The next time you think you have gotten a UTI from sex, have your urine tested by your doc (or they do have OTC tests now) to see if indeed it is a UTI. There are medications for bladder spasms, but they have side effects and should probably not be taken if you may be pregnant anyway. Good luck!!
2006-11-06 15:27:32 · answer #1 · answered by gizfish 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The sperm will swim up you to your ovaries so you can go and pee and shower immediately after sex. Peeing after sex is one of the best ways to prevent uti's along with plenty of water and cranberry juice.....but you knew that already.
So the good news is you can have both, a baby and no uti's!
Kris, I have never heard of an antibiotic to take regulary after sex? What is this? Can you elaborate please? :-)
2006-11-06 15:02:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
UMmm.. okay.. you really should go the bathroom after you have sex. Going the bathroom has nothing to do whether or not your going to get pregnant. You need to be ovalation before you can concieve.
So don't worry about taking a shower or going the that bathroom.
When you ovulate your eggs are in your ovaries. The sperm need to swim to get to them.
2006-11-06 14:52:04 · answer #3 · answered by dee luna 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Considering your historical past it is usually a UTI as they have a tendency to be brought on by means of intercourse. You have to see a general practitioner. Go with out your mothers and fathers deciding if you'll be able to, however left untreated they are able to unfold to the kidneys (takes a whilst, however this occurred to me). UTIs do not leave on their possess. You want antibiotics.
2016-09-01 08:27:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor about this. He or she can give you a prescription for an antibiotic specifically to prevent UTIs. I use it - I call it my after-sex pill.
2006-11-06 14:56:52 · answer #5 · answered by kris 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋