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Do Chances Of UTI Increase After Childbirth?
hello, im about 4 1/2 mos post-partum, and im feeling like im having another uti (2nd uti post-partum). ive gotten them before, but maybe only twice in a couple of years. my question is that am i more susceptible to getting them now since ive given birth? or does it have something to do with my hormones and breastfeeding? and my symptoms seem to have been different since after i got pregnant. before pregnancy, i would only get frequency, urgency, and a lil bit of hematuria if any. Now they hurt..which i know is a sign of uti as well, but it s never hurt for me until after ive given birth.
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
Hello,
The hormone changes after pregnancy are not responsible for recurrent urinary tract infection, but
- improper use of vaginal douches
- hygiene loop
- lack of liquid intake
- sexual intercourse related
Do get a urine culture and get treated in accordance to get back faster and quicker for best results.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
The hormone changes after pregnancy are not responsible for recurrent urinary tract infection, but
- improper use of vaginal douches
- hygiene loop
- lack of liquid intake
- sexual intercourse related
Do get a urine culture and get treated in accordance to get back faster and quicker for best results.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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