Anatomically, in women, the urinary canal outlet (urethra), genital canal outlet (vagina) and large ablution canal outlet (anus) are located very close to each other, so infection on one side can easily pass to the other side. Prophylaxis (protection) should also be taken Practical precautions can be listed as follows:
1-If there is a genital infection (vaginitis, cervicitis, ovarianitis, etc.), it should be treated with the help of a gynecologist.
2-After ablution is performed. It should be wiped from front to back, not from back to front, preferably washed and dried with an antiseptic soap. If there are problems such as anal fissures or hemorrhoids, they should be treated by a general surgeon.
3- Women who are sexually active should use antiseptics before and after intercourse. It is very important to clean the outer vaginal lips with soap.
4-One of the most common problems is urinary retention. Since women urinate while sitting, some do not want to use the toilet bowls that everyone else uses and hold their urine for hours. This causes overstretching of the bladder and reflux. It causes infection. When asked why they do this, they say that they do it because they are afraid of getting an infection from dirty toilet bowls. This can be prevented by cleaning the toilet bowl with a wet wipe before urinating, taking a shower and changing the underwear when the need is met, when you come home. Contrary to popular belief, holding urine paves the way for infection. It is very difficult to get an infection in the urinary tract as long as it is properly chlorinated. However, it is beneficial for those with cystitis not to stay in a wet swimsuit for a long time while sunbathing.
5-Another false information is that infection can spread from pools. As long as the pool waters are adequately chlorinated, there is no risk of infection. The possibility of infection passing is very low. However, it is beneficial for those with cystitis not to stay in wet swimsuits for a long time while sunbathing.
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