In response to my bladder /sex question, 2 of you replied about hubby bringing a vd to the house........What type of vd causes bladder infection. And can it be treated?
Thanks ladies!
2007-02-17 15:47:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
I don't know of any type of vd that causes a bladder infection. I have about 15 years of experience with getting bladder infections after I have intercourse with my husband. The best actions that you can take are to make sure that yourself and your husband are both very clean before intercouse. (I know, it sounds like you are getting ready to do a science experiment. Not very romantic or spotaneous, but worth it to keep from getting sick.) Go to the bathroom and empty your bladder before intercourse. Next, make sure that you get up immediately after intercourse and go to the bathroom. Urinate and then clean yourself well.
My urologist gave me some macrobid antibiotics. I take one capsule as soon as intercourse is over to keep any bacteria that may have made it through to keep from sticking to my bladder walls. The macrobid helps flush out any bacteria. I was always getting bladder infections and miserable until I started practicing the above. Also, I know that this is gross, but it's honest, having a week bladder also made it difficult to fight the urge to urinate when showering. -so I did. Your vulva can actually keep the urine from having a clear path to flow. -giving the bacteria a chance to stay around. So, do kegal exercises and don't give in to the urge to urinate in the shower. In the past, I actually dreaded having sex with my spouse because of the fear of getting sick. It wasn't his fault. -but he felt like it was. I finally saw a Urologist in Sept of 06 and had a good long talk with him.
Unfortunately, I have no insurance, so before spending a fortune on tests-he wanted me to try the regimen I've been talking about.
Well, I have not been sick once and it is almost March of 07.
That is really a big deal for someone who was getting bladder infections all the time. Try it and good luck.
2007-02-25 06:49:29 · answer #1 · answered by theconch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a man or woman who suddenly suffers frequent urination, burning on urination and discomfort when the bladder is full, the odds are that you have a venereal disease (1).
Urinary tract infections usually occur after making love (2). All people with urinary tract symptoms should have their urines cultured and checked for infection. If the urine culture grows a bacteria, they should be treated with the appropriate antibiotic, but most of the time, the urine cultures do not grow bacteria. In that case, your doctor should order tests to check you for the venereal diseases, chlamydia and gonorrhea. A negative culture does not rule out infection with these germs /and many other sexually transmitted germs, such as mycoplasma and ureaplasma cannot be diagnosed by tests that are readily available to practicing physicians. So, most doctors now treat a person with urinary tract symptoms and negative urine cultures/ and their sexual partners/ with long-acting erythromycin, such as clarithromycin or azithromycin. Both partners must be treated at the same time. Otherwise, you go back to the same partner and become infected again.
If your symptoms continue after taking these antibiotics, you need a comprehensive workup. You may have other venereal diseases such as venereal warts, herpes or trichomonas, or you may have a yeast or other bacterial infection. Often, doctors are unable to find a cause for your symptoms and treatment with many different antibiotics is ineffective. Then you may suffer from burning on urination and discomfort when you bladder is full for the rest of your life.
2007-02-25 16:54:21 · answer #2 · answered by mama 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most urinary tract infections are caused by bacteria. Any part of your urinary tract can become infected. The urinary tract includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Bladder infections are the most common Tips on preventing urinary tract infections Drink plenty of water to flush out bacteria. Drinking cranberry juice may also help prevent urinary tract infections. However, if you're taking warfarin (brand name: Coumadin), check with your doctor before using cranberry juice to prevent urinary tract infections. Your doctor may need to adjust your warfarin dose or you may need to have more frequent blood tests.
Don't hold your urine. Urinate when you feel like you need to.
Wipe from front to back after bowel movements.
Urinate after having sex to help wash away bacteria.
Use enough lubrication during sex. Try using a small amount of lubricant (such as K-Y Jelly) before sex if you're a little dry.
If you get urinary tract infections often, you may want to avoid using the diaphragm. Ask your doctor about other birth control choices.
So I really don't think it's a V.D. so don't worry until you get tested for all V.D.'s I feel where your coming from because I have been in your shoes and I stressed myself for nothing when I just had a yeast infection which I only had one in the pass so I was worried about the itching thinking it was a V.D. from my husband. See you must feel that your husband is cheating on you and you really should think about the whole issue on hand before accusing him of giving you a sexual transmitted disease this could really blow up in the wrong direction. I wish you a divine day and Goodluck.
2007-02-25 02:52:04 · answer #3 · answered by BUTTERFLY LOVE 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chlamydia and gonorrhea can both cause bladder infections, and they are both treated/cured with antibiotics, as are bladder infections.
2007-02-17 23:58:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chlamydia: In women—a burning sensation when urinating. A white vaginal discharge resembling cottage cheese. Itching, painful intercourse. In men—a clear, watery, urethral discharge. But often no symptoms at all.
Genital Herpes: Itching and burning in the genital area. Discomfort when urinating. A watery vaginal or urethral discharge. Fluid-filled, weeping, eruptions in the vagina or on the penis.
Genital Warts: Single or clustered, soft, cauliflower-like growths in and around the vagina, anus, penis, groin, and/or scrotal area.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): Fever and lower abdominal pain. A pus-filled vaginal discharge.
Trichomoniasis: In women—a foamy, greenish or yellow, foul-smelling vaginal discharge, vaginal itching, and pain. In men—a clear urethral discharge.
Syphilis: a sore on the genitals; accompanied by rash, fever, patches of flaking tissue; sore throat; and sores in the mouth or anus.
Gonorrhea: In women—a cloudy vaginal discharge, frequent and painful urination, vaginal itching. Inflammation of the pelvic area, rectal discharge, and abnormal uterine bleeding. In men—a pus-filled, yellowish, discharge. Often there are no symptoms for months. In women there may never be symptoms, yet all the while they are infecting men.
Most of these can be treated - see your doctor.
2007-02-17 23:57:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋