Cystitis through sex is not uncommon - what to do?

What does sex have to do with cystitis? Unfortunately some. If you take a closer look at the female anatomy, it soon becomes clear why this is so.

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• Cystitis through sex?
• Tips for prevention:
• Sex with bladder infection-is that?
• Support the healing process

The most common cause of bladder infections are Escherichia coli bacteria (also E. coli bacteria). These are usually part of our natural gut flora. However, if you get into the urethra of the bladder, you can cause inflammation of the bladder mucosa. Now the urethra, vagina and rectum are very close together in women. As a result, intestinal bacteria can enter the urethra relatively quickly.

Cystitis through sex?

Sexually active women are at a higher risk of developing cystitis. Doctors therefore also speak of honeymoon syndrome or honeymoon cystitis. The reason: Intestinal bacteria can pass through the intercourse from the anal to the vaginal region into the urethra of the bladder. Sexual intercourse also mechanically irritates the urethra and vagina, further accelerating the distribution of pathogens in the genital area.

Tips for prevention:

• After intercourse, you should always empty the bladder to quickly flush out bacteria and pathogens.
• Hygiene must be the alpha and omega of both sex partners. Taking a shower together before sexual intercourse is stimulating and medically sensible. But do not overdo it: too frequent washing or the use of special intimate wash products can quickly destroy the natural acid mantle of the skin and you achieve the opposite: pathogens have easy play. Warm water and mild detergents are enough.
• As a sexually active women who are prone to cystitis, you should make sure that your vaginal colonization is healthy, so sour. Lactic acid bacteria, also called lactobacilli, provide this acidic climate. The acid in the vagina is an unfavorable environment for the propagation of most other germs and therefore represents a very effective natural protection against bacterial attack.
• Chemical contraceptives such as sperm-killing suppositories, gels or ointments should be avoided as well as on a diaphragm. If the symptoms persist you should also discuss alternatives to the spiral with your gynecologist.
• Condoms, on the other hand, protect you twice: on the one hand against pathogens and on the other hand against unwanted pregnancy.

Sex with bladder infection-is that?

A bladder infection is very unpleasant, but basically harmless. However, it spoils most women, at least in the first few days, the desire for sexual intercourse.

Cystitis is often treated with antibiotics. However, these kill not only the unwanted bacteria in the urinary tract, but also the lactic acid-forming bacteria in the vagina and make it easier for other germs to eineinisten. Often it then leads to unpleasant Candida (see vaginal fungus). Sexual activity can result in micro-injury and re-infection. So give the vaginal tract a few days rest for healing.

Support the healing process

Many sufferers reduce fluid intake for fear of pain when urinating. That's the wrong way. Instead, you should definitely drink a lot to flush out the bacteria from the bladder. In parallel, you can support the healing process with medicinal plants: especially centaury, lovage root and rosemary leaves is attributed to a supportive effect on the urinary tract. The medicinal plants are e.g. also contained in Canephron® N. This is a traditional herbal medicine for the supportive treatment of mild discomfort in inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract such as uncomplicated cystitis. (Fs)