- Recent sexual intercourse (the most common risk factor),
- Spermicide use / Diaphragm use with spermicide,
- Privious UTI (or recurrent UTIs)
- A new sex partner, and a
- Family history of UTIs in a first degree female relative.
“Studies have shown no relationship between cystitis and water consumption, urinating after intercourse, patterns of wiping after urination, use of hot tubs, type of underwear, or obesity.” ABFM
Reference
Hooton TM: Uncomplicated urinary tract infection. N Engl J Med 2012;366(11):1028-1037.
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