Dr. Kalpana Gupta, infectious diseases specialist and lecturer in medicine at Harvard Medical School, has good news and bad news about those pesky UTIs.
đThe bad news, recurring UTIs arenât necessarily your fault, some women are just prone to them (bummer).
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đThe good news, youâre not doing anything wrong (yay!) as recurring UTIs arenât necessarily your fault, some women are just prone to them!
đĄDid you know? UTIs account for nearly 12 MILLION doctor visits every year in the US (per the National Kidney Foundation)...youâre not alone.
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đ¤ˇââď¸ So what causes recurrent UTIs? A UTI occurs when harmful bacteria enter the urinary tract and cause inflammation. Recurrent UTIs can be caused by bacteria that remain in the urinary tract after a previous infection.
Try some of these tips to prevent UTIs before they happen:
1. Drink plenty of water. Aim for about 2 to 3 litres per day.
2. Use alternative contraception that doesnât include spermicide.
3. Empty your bladder immediately after sex.
4. Wipe from front to back.
5. DRINK CRANEL*
*Whatâs CRANEL you ask?
Cranel is a daily shot of 3,000 cranberries + water. Thatâs it! No sugar, no flavouring, no surprises. Check it out.
Good luck, and may the UTI Gods ever be in your favour.
