My wife suffering from urinary tract infection. She said as per her assumesion she is suffering hard urine after intercourse. Is it any relation with the two systems. I.e reproductive and urinary system.

Dr. Nitin NagrechaGeneral Physician14yrs exp

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Yes. Usually male gonads do contain bacteria, viruses and parasites. In medical practice, when female complains..UTI after intercourse, antibiotics and antifungal therapy is also given to Male partner. Her doubt is absolutely correct. refer in detail as below. Risk factors Urinary tract infections are common in women, and many women experience more than one infection during their lifetimes. Risk factors specific to women for UTIs include: Female anatomy.�A woman has a shorter urethra than a man does, which shortens the distance that bacteria must travel to reach the bladder. Sexual activity.�Sexually active women tend to have more UTIs than do women who aren't sexually active. Having a new sexual partner also increases your risk. Certain types of birth control.�Women who use diaphragms for birth control may be at higher risk, as well as women who use spermicidal agents. Menopause.�After menopause, a decline in circulating estrogen causes changes in the urinary tract that make you more vulnerable to infection.  

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