Can the use of condoms prevent urethritis?
Urethritis, commonly caused by pathogens invading the body, is one of the common gynecological inflammations in women. Patients with urethritis often experience frequent urination, urgency, and pain during urination. Sometimes they may also feel soreness in the lower back and bloating in the lower abdomen.
Since curing urethritis takes a long time, prevention is usually the main focus. Some women generally believe that using condoms or female contraceptives during sexual intercourse can prevent further infection.
So, can condoms really prevent urethritis?
Gynecological experts have introduced: According to relevant surveys, the number of women who use vaginal diaphragms and suffer from urinary tract infections is 3.5 times higher than those who take contraceptive pills, while those who use condoms are 2.4 times higher. This means that contraceptive tools such as condoms not only cannot effectively prevent the transmission of urethritis, but they can also increase the incidence of urethritis.
So, why do condoms increase the incidence of urethritis?
Experts have explained: During the process of placing or removing contraceptive tools, bacteria inside the vagina can be brought to the vaginal opening. The spermicide on condoms can make the vaginal tissue more fragile, making it easier for bacterial infections to occur. Additionally, if the size of the female contraceptive diaphragm is too large and presses on the bladder, it can reduce the bladder's ability to empty urine completely, leading to urine retention and providing good conditions for bacterial growth and reproduction. It can also cause local ischemia in the bladder, allowing bacteria to invade, which similarly increases the likelihood of urethritis.
Therefore, after women experience urinary tract infections, they should pay attention to choosing appropriate contraception tools. Vaginal diaphragms and condoms should be of appropriate size and moderate, and attention should be paid to cleaning and disinfection, trying not to bring bacteria into the reproductive tract. If a more serious situation occurs, it is best to seek proper treatment at a hospital promptly.
Warm reminder: Summer is a high incidence period for urethritis. Women should pay attention to personal hygiene; develop good water drinking habits; pay attention to balanced nutrient intake and sufficient sleep; avoid wearing underwear that is too small or too tight. Once an infection of urethritis is discovered, early treatment at a regular hospital is necessary.
This article is excerpted from: Changchun Gynecology Hospital Official Website Original Address: http://www.tjfk999.com/niaodaoyan/201105062386.html For more information about gynecological diseases, please visit the official website of Changchun Gynecology Hospital.