The Link Between UTIs & Pregnancy
UTIs are a common problem during pregnancy. Learn more about why pregnancy makes you more
prone to UTIs and what symptoms to look out for.
Ways to help prevent UTIs
Here’s how you can take proactive steps to prevent urinary tract infections:
Hydration: Increasing water intake helps dilute urine and ensures more frequent flushing of the urinary system, washing away bacteria before they can establish an infection.
Cranberry Products: Utilising cranberry supplements, such as Ural Cranberry Capsules, or juice can help prevent bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract walls, lowering the risk of infection.
Timely Urination: Avoid holding urine for long periods; urinating regularly can help expel bacteria from the urinary tract.
Post-Intercourse Urination: Urinating straight after sex helps clear any bacteria that may have found their way into the urinary tract.
Hydration: Increasing water intake helps dilute urine and ensures more frequent flushing of the urinary system, washing away bacteria before they can establish an infection.
Cranberry Products: Utilising cranberry supplements, such as Ural Cranberry Capsules, or juice can help prevent bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract walls, lowering the risk of infection.
Timely Urination: Avoid holding urine for long periods; urinating regularly can help expel bacteria from the urinary tract.
Post-Intercourse Urination: Urinating straight after sex helps clear any bacteria that may have found their way into the urinary tract.
Role of hygiene and lifestyle in UTI prevention
Maintaining good personal hygiene and making healthy lifestyle choices are important in preventing UTIs:
Personal Hygiene
Proper genital hygiene practices, such as wiping from front to back and keeping the genital area clean to help prevent bacterial spread.
Clothing Choices
Opt for breathable, cotton underwear and avoid tight clothing to reduce moisture and bacterial growth in the genital area.
Dietary Considerations
Caffeine, alcohol or acidic foods could be potential triggers for UTIs, so you may want to consider avoiding them to help maintain a healthy urinary tract and reduce the risk of infections.
Uramet Antibacterial Tablets
Uramet Antibacterial Tablets offer a targeted approach to preventing recurrent UTIs:
- Active Ingredient: Methenamine hippurate in Uramet acts as a urinary antibacterial agent, effectively suppressing the bacteria responsible for UTIs.
- Acidic Environment: Uramet is most effective in an acidic urine environment, where it helps prevent bacterial growth and reduces the recurrence of infections.
- Usage: Suitable for both short-term and long-term prevention, Uramet can be used daily to maintain a bacteria-free urinary tract, especially after an initial antibiotic treatment.
Tips for Men and Women
Helpful Tips
Wipe from Front to Back
Always wipe from front to back after going to the toilet – this can help prevent the spread of any bacteria to your urethra and vagina.
Urinate After Sexual Activity
This helps flush out any bacteria that may have entered the urinary tract during sex.
Choose Cotton Underwear
Cotton allows the area to breathe, reducing the moist environment in which bacteria thrive.
Avoid Irritating Feminine Products
Some intimate washes, powders and scented products can irritate the urethra and contribute to bacterial growth.
Consider Options for Contraception
Some forms of birth control, like diaphragms and spermicides, can increase the risk of UTIs. If you’re unsure, it’s best to discuss these options with your healthcare professional.
While men are less likely to get UTIs, they can still occur, especially in older men and those with prostate issues.
Practise Good Toileting Hygiene
Regular cleaning of the genital area helps prevent bacterial growth.
Stay Hydrated
Drinking plenty of fluids helps dilute urine and flush bacteria from the urinary tract.
Empty the Bladder Fully
Ensuring complete bladder emptying reduces the risk of urine stagnation and bacterial growth.
Manage Prostate Health
Enlarged prostate can hinder complete emptying of the bladder, increasing UTI risk. Regular check-ups and managing prostate health can help prevent complications.
Use Condoms During Sexual Activity
To prevent the introduction of bacteria into the urinary tract, use a condom during sex.
Recurrent UTIs: Understanding and management
Recurrent UTIs are infections that occur repeatedly over time. Individuals who experience two or more UTIs within six months or three or more in a year are considered to have recurrent UTIs. It’s important to monitor your UTIs to better understand what might be causing them and to find the best ways to manage it.
Identifying the Causes
You may find that certain things can trigger your UTIs or make them worse – try keeping a diary if recurring UTIs is a problem to help identify them.
Preventive Strategies
Using a preventative product – such as Uramet – can help suppress bacteria in the urine and prevent recurrent UTIs.
Lifestyle and Hygiene Changes
Practising good toilet hygiene, urinating frequently and lifestyle changes like staying hydrated, can help reduce the risk of recurrent infections.
Speak to Your Doctor
If you do suffer from recurring UTIs, it’s important to speak to your doctor to help determine what’s contributing to recurrent UTIs.
Your UTI support* crew
For symptomatic UTI
Relief*
Ural Effervescent Powders
Relieves the burning symptoms of UTIs by reducing the acidity of urine.
- Relieves the burning symptoms of UTIs
- Works by reducing the acidity of urine
For urinary tract health
Maintenance
Ural High Strength Cranberry Capsules
Concentrated formula to help reduce the occurrence of medically diagnosed cystitis.
- Helps reduce the occurrence of medically diagnosed cystitis
- Concentrated one-a-day formula to support urinary tract health
For recurrent UTI
Prevention
Uramet Antibacterial Tablets
Non-antibiotic therapy to help suppress urinary tract bacteria for short or long-term use.
- Non-antibiotic therapy
- Suppresses urinary tract bacteria
- May be used for short-term or long-term prevention of recurrent UTIs
Ural effervescent powders and Uramet should not be used together.
Urinary health hub
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Managing UTIs in Men
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do to prevent UTIs?
Strategies include staying hydrated, practising good hygiene, urinating after sexual activity, and considering treatments like Uramet to help prevent UTI’s from coming back.
How does Uramet help prevent recurrent UTIs?
Uramet contains methenamine hippurate, which reduces the growth of bacteria in the urine, helping to prevent recurrent infections.
Are there any lifestyle changes I can make to reduce my risk of UTIs?
Yes, lifestyle changes like improving toileting hygiene, choosing breathable clothing, drinking plenty of water and emptying your bladder fully can help reduce the risk of getting a UTI.
Can cranberry products really help prevent UTIs?
Cranberry products can help prevent certain types of bacteria from adhering to the urinary tract walls, potentially reducing the risk of repeat UTIs.