Can a man's semen cause a urinary tract infection?

Answer 1

No semen Can Not give you a bladder infection.I don't know where you heard that but it's 100% false.If you think about it,if semen caused bladder infections everyday 3/4 women would be complaining about one. Bladder infections is a blockage in the bladder or urethra, which hinders urine flow and prevents the bladder from emptying completely. Residual urine remaining in the bladder increases the chances that bacteria will multiply and establish an infection in the bladder. The main culprits of blockages are kidney and bladder stones, but an enlarged prostate can also cause a blockage, and bacteria from an unhealthy prostate can pass into the bladder. While many of the causes of bladder infection are out of our control, taking some preventive measures can reduce the chance of infection. * Stay hydrated: drink six to eight glasses of water a day.

* Avoid tight, constricting clothes and synthetic underwear.

* Reduce or eliminate caffeine beverages.

* Women should urinate before and after intercourse, to help clean out bacteria.

* Women should wipe from front to back after urinating to move potential bacteria away from the urethra.

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Answer 2

Yes. He may not even be aware he has an infection. Condom use has a good chance of preventing this.