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Urinary tract infections can be prevented by taking simple precautions. These include urinating after sexual activity, staying well hydrated, taking showers instead of baths, minimizing douching, sprays, or powders in the genital area, teaching girls to wipe from front to back when potty training. These measures help to reduce the risk of bacteria entering the urethra and causing an infection in the urinary tract.
Maintaining good hygiene practices such as washing your hands regularly can also help prevent the spread of bacteria. If you are prone to UTIs, your healthcare professional may recommend additional preventive measures, such as cranberry supplements or antibiotics.
It’s important to see a healthcare professional if you have symptoms of UTIs as untreated UTI can lead to more serious infection such as kidney infection, and can cause long-term complications.
