Do tampons cause uti?

Ladies, we need to talk. We all know that time of the month comes with its own set of problems- irritability, cramps, and let’s not forget about Aunt Flo visiting uninvitedly. But there’s one issue that’s whispered behind closed doors: urinary tract infections (UTIs). A common question among women is “Do tampons cause UTIs?” We gathered some juicy info and called in a few experts to separate fact from fiction.

The Good News

Before we delve into this topic, here is some good news: tampons do not directly cause UTIs. So don’t throw away your beloved monthly supplies just yet!

To understand why tampons do not lead to UTIs spontaneously bursting out within our nether regions like an explosive volcano (bit dramatic but you get it), lets take a look at what causes these painful and bothersome infections.

What Are Urinary Tract Infections?

A urinary tract infection occurs when bacteria invade your urinary system causing inflammation. You might experience pain during urination or feel the urge to pee frequently – which can be really uncomfortable if you’re trying to hold back loose loo love whilst working…or being social! Some other possible symptoms may include cloudy urine, bad odours down south or abdominal discomfort.undefined

Wondering how commonly people get hit by this? Apparently about 50% of us ladies will have atleast one bout in their lifetime . Yeah….not great stats but not surprising either cuz life apparently likes throwing curveballs our way constantly .

For most sufferers , Heed the advice :Raid the chemist for antibiotics {People who pretend they’ve never raced through cvs frantically early morning for meds stay winning😏}and chug water like its champagne enoki mushrooms (fake health influencers won’t STFU about)! Before doing so check over any medical information provided and reach out to your gyno if possible.

How Are UTIs Caused?

UTIs are caused by bacteria that enters our urinary tract, which as we all know is the system in our body responsible for filtering waste products. Oh…if you were blissfully unaware: The urinary system comprises of kidneys ,bladder and urethra – Organs working together as a dream team…when they aren’t harbouring bacterial mutants looking to colonize large city populations (yes bacteria are tiny but powerful)

Normally, urinating gets these unwanted visitors evicted yet sometimes when life becomes complicated e.g during sexual activity /travel or just having genetics decide its turn- it can become difficult then things get uncomfortable real fast . Once there’s any kind of difficulty expelling urine from our body problems arise hence people on an antibiotic arsenal before getting down & dirty with partners while away from home.

Potential Causes Of UTI’s

A number of different factors can cause or increase the risk of developing a UTI –

  • Sexual intercourse (yup shameless plug vs no sex ever again whether solo/group/with partner)
  • Wiping back-to-front after using the bathroom (babes…it really doesn’t matter how many times washing hands is done afterwards, raw chicken touched hands wiping forward need help pronto !)
  • Waiting too long to pee. Just like trying not to sneeze holding onto pee can feel accomplished mildly but eventually annoying pain/discomfort follows.
  • Using certain types soaps spoiler alert those balls revolving automatically don’t discriminate between gender /colour whatever target marketed at

So now what about tampons ? Can they be added onto this list?

Truth About Tampons +UTIs

As mentioned earlier tampons themselves pose no direct threat via coli migration however their usage may lead some women more likely toward contacting the dreaded infection.

It turns out tampons can make it easier for bacteria in the vaginal area to enter the urethra . Excessive bacteria from anywhere could be problematic so as far as tampons are concerned, you might want to reconsider what type of tampon is used and how frequently one experiences light bleeding.

Experts always advise:
+ Avoid using super-absorbency tampons whenever possible.
+ Try to change your tampon every four hours.

How Tampons Can Increase The Risk Of UTIs

When a tampon fills up with menstrual blood, it creates an ideal environment for bacterial growth (grab a seat if even some mention of blood makes you queasy) If we keep wearing that Tampax Radiant which was inserted after breakfast till dinner time then said bunches of basterds hanging out around uterus are going to have ample opportunity building ~castle~ colonies on our precious urethra walls or will overrun all surrounding territory like Caligula’s reign (smirks) A freshly inserted feminine pad wouldnt help matters either , these factors increase chances of getting infected fairly quickly.

Conclusion

Alright ladies, let’s wrap this up – tampons themselves do not cause UTIs, but their prolonged use when filled up with menstrual goodness create a breeding ground for harmful bacteria in our privates kingdom 👸👑

Remember! Upkeep hygiene practices by changing pads/tampon regularly in addition avoid aggravating activities increasing risk factors e.g wiping back-to-front and try staying hydrated here remembering to constantly refill crystal-clear designer water bottle 🕺💧

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