4 Why are women more prone to urinary tract infectionsSoluti

4. Why are women more prone to urinary tract infections?

Solution

The main reason for the women more frequently get urinary tract infections is because their urethra a tube that carries urine out of the body is smaller than men\'s. Thus, the bacteria that cause the infections have easily travel up to the bladder. Risk factors specific to women for UTIs include:

1. Female anatomy, 2. Sexual activity, 3. Certain types of birth control, 4. Menopause, 5. Urinary tract abnormalities, 6. A suppressed immune system, 7. Catheter use, 8. A recent urinary procedure etc...