Why am I getting more UTIs while trying to conceive?
Having more UTIs while trying to get pregnant is very common and usually not cause for concern. One of the most frequent causes of a UTI is sexual activity, especially if you are engaging in it more frequently. This is due to the possibility that during sex, bacteria from the genitals, or the mouth in the case of oral sex, could pass through the urethra and cause an uncomfortable infection in the urinary tract. Therefore, it makes sense that if you’re consistently busy, you might experience an increase in the number of UTIs.
Even in men, UTI can cause infertility. The quantity and quality of sperms can be affected when bacteria from infections in the genito-urinary tract spread to other reproductive organs and the prostate gland. Men typically do not get UTIs from women because they already have the infection-causing bacteria in their urinary tract, but they can pass it on to their partners while having sex. It’s critical that male partners receive UTI testing and care.
Some women have too many UTIs, and occasionally the infection can harm the uterus, fallopian tubes, kidneys, and other parts of the upper urinary tract. If a woman has a UTI brought on by bacterial STDs like chlamydia, syphilis, etc., her chances of a spread rise. It may result in pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which can seriously harm the fallopian tubes. This affects a woman’s ability to conceive. UTI can cause chronic kidney disease if it damages the kidney. It can affect the overall health, including the ovulation process.
A woman who has had three UTIs in a year may experience recurrence of the condition. Recurrent UTIs are generally caused by E. coli bacterium infects the urinary bladder if it enters the urethra. If the infection persists for an extended period of time, it may seriously affect fertility. UTI alone does not cause infertility among women. PID brought on by recurrent UTIs can reduce chances of conception. Diabetes frequently increases the risk of UTIs, which decreases fertility. Advertisement.
Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are more likely to affect women. The intense burning sensation you get when passing urine seems to be the worst possible thing. This is an indication that something is not quite right. UTI can even affect fertility. It’s time to become fully informed about infection treatment and infection prevention if you experience frequent infections.
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Simply put, no. While infertility can be linked to genital and urinary infections, UTIs are usually not to blame. Most commonly, infections such as chlamydia and prostatitis can have the most negative impact on fertility when not treated properly. It’s important to note that UTIs left untreated during pregnancy can cause further infection and complications. If you’re trying to conceive and keep getting UTIs, feel free to contact your primary care physician for additional support or additional treatments.