do you think my bf not being circumsized could be leading to the constant UTIs i have been having? i drink so much water and cranberry juice i do everything my doc tells me and i still get them once a month or more. sometimes weekly
2007-07-09 07:00:58 · 14 answers · asked by M.J. 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It could be because he carries extra bacteria. Make sure that you are finishing all of your antibiotic and getting your checkup uti-free before you have sex though, or else you will never get rid of them.
2007-07-09 07:03:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
Have you asked your doctor about it? My bf has not been circumsized either and my doctor told me that is the reason why I had yeast infection and that I would probably keep getting it back if we didn't clean ourselves up well enough. Well, we've always been pretty clean people, but we tried a little harder this time after seeing the doctor and getting me cured so we've ONLY been having intercourse right after we take our showers and still, the last two times were the worst ever. The burning and itching feeling is horrible and I've been tested for STD's, he has too, it's not that...it's just the stupid yeast infection that keeps coming back, or at least, that's what the doctor told me, so I am not sure if I want to believe my doctor, I might want to go back with my old doctor because even when we don't have sex at all I still get the itching and burning sometimes especially when I go to the bathroom. Anyway, I would advise you to ask your doctor if it is that and why doesn't it go away?
I am changing doctors and if I have a better answer I will see if I could let you know. Good luck.
2007-07-09 07:15:45 · answer #2 · answered by Diana 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i had constant uti's and it wasn't anyones fault not even mine..
i ended up seeing a eurologist for it.
this is what cured meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee and i want to kiss the doc so i will pass on my lovely info to you.
your bladder has this clear lining in it, and with each infection, the lining goes away a little so any and all bacteria that enters the bladder it sticks to your bladder walls and yep, another infection! YAY lucky YOU..
well, the key is, to not get another infection for at least a good month, so that lining can grow back and fight off any more bacteria that enters the bladder all day long! we all have it.
SO I took cranberry PILLS at night before bed. and in the morning. the key is to have the cranberry PILLS not juice (sugar breeeeeeds infection due to the sugar) , so the pills keep your urine acidic so no bacteria can stick to the walls of your bladder.
shower after sex. RELIGIOUSLY and take a pill after sex. NEVER MISS THIS.
pee before and AFTER sex.....
do this and you will be infection free. you should take acidophilis while on antibiotic becuase then you get itchy and get yeast which then can cause a uti. its a sick cycle so break the cycle and you will be ok.
they suck! i had an infection constantly for 2 years, broke the cycle and was infection freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee with no pain or burning or lower stomach acheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee for 1 1/2 years. GOT AN INFECTION a month ago and thought GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR but it was ok! i did what i told you after taking the antibiotic and during too, and i have been okkkkk knock on wood. good luck!
2007-07-09 07:07:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
All this he is "uncircumcised" he must be dirty is B.S. If a guy skins it back for five seconds in the shower (how Fing hard is that?) it is cleaner than any place he will ever stick it. Those wet folds you gals have are a hell of a lot harder to clean up than a natural guys junk.
Your problem is a residual infection in your bladder, (very common in females) it will take some serious antibiotic treatment to eradicate it.
Besides, is his "filthy" foreskin entering your urethra? If the foreskin was at fault you would be developing vaginitis not a UTI.
2007-07-09 20:20:33 · answer #4 · answered by cut50yearsago 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That could be causing the problem but Im not sure thow thats something you need to ask a doctor about. I have had cronic utis my whole life for no reason at all so it could just be you too maybe talk with the doctor about that thow.
2007-07-09 07:06:45 · answer #5 · answered by Amy D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure that your BF is washing AND rinsing off his foreskin when he showers. If there is any soap residue left underneath the foreskin, it could lead to bacteria which could possibly react with you. It all depends how clean he keeps himself but it could also not be the source of your UTI.
Also, circumcisions are not done to prevent UTI's or any other disease or infection. It is done to unneccesarily mutilate little baby boys due to a common misconception.
2007-07-09 07:05:30 · answer #6 · answered by Bobby A 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
no, my bf is not circumsized and ive never got one the 6 years weve been together. but if i were you i would try condoms every time you have sex for a month or two and see if you get them of not. i know condoms are a big turn off and i personally hate them, but you could find the answer this way.
2007-07-09 07:04:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
You might try using protective barriers to prevent bacterial spread. And it might be a good idea for both of you to go through a round of antibiotics at the same time so nothing spread back and forth.
2007-07-09 08:03:21 · answer #8 · answered by mama woof 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a definite possibility. The only way to make sure or rule him out is to culture the UTI then culture him and see if the bacteria is the same. Either way, he needs to get with the program and learn to clean himself properly.
Try using a condom for a while, next time you're cleared up. If it works, you found your smoking... uh... gun.
2007-07-09 07:30:29 · answer #9 · answered by gailforce_wind 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
non circumcised men do carry more bacteria in the folds of the penis so this could be causing the UTIs but it could also be that you are not finishing the medication or are getting too low a dose and the UTIs are not fully going away
2007-07-09 07:04:32 · answer #10 · answered by BeachBABE 4 · 1⤊ 4⤋