Sex & UTI's?!

Sex & UTI's?

My Girlfriend and I had to part ways, because of her UTI. Every time we would have sex ti would come back. We tried every thing, different condoms, plastic wrap ect. She did every thing the Dr. suggested, lot's of water, cranberry juice, antibiotics, diet, but nothing worked, every time we'd have sex it would come right back Her Dr's. only explnation was that our body's just did'nt fit, it was boath of us. Has anyony ever heard of sompthing like this, or know what to do ????

Yes, I know the symptoms, many women know the terrible pain after intercourse. It has nothing to do with condoms, drinking fluids etc. Some (about 10-20%) of the female world population suffer from the same problem. Its called recurring cyctitis. Sometimes it becomes even IC I will explain later.
UTIs typically occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the urethra and begin to multiply. The urinary system is designed to keep out such microscopic invaders. The bladder secretes a protective coating that prevents bacteria from attaching to its wall. Urine also has antibacterial properties that inhibit the growth of bacteria. However, certain factors increase the chances that bacteria will take hold and multiply into a full-blown infection.

Sometimes cystitis is referred to as honeymoon cystitis, because this bladder infection commonly occurs in women as a result of sexual intercourse. During sexual activity, bacteria may be introduced into the bladder through the urethra. But even sexually inactive girls and women are susceptible to lower urinary tract infections because the female genital area often harbors bacteria that can cause cystitis.

Most cases of cystitis are caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli), a species of bacteria commonly found in the genital area. A new strain of antibiotic-resistant E. coli may be the cause of increasingly hard-to-treat UTIs in women.

Although more rare, other causes of cystitis, or conditions that may mimic bacterial UTIs, include:

Tuberculosis or yeast infection (vaginitis)
Radiation treatment to the bladder area
Tumors in the bladder
Interstitial cystitis
Certain medications
Self-care
Cystitis can be painful, but you can take steps to ease your discomfort until antibiotics clear the infection. Sometimes a heating pad placed over your lower abdomen can help minimize feelings of bladder pressure or pain. Drink plenty of fluids, but avoid coffee, alcohol, soft drinks with caffeine, citrus juices and spicy foods until your infection has cleared. These items can irritate your bladder and aggravate your frequent or urgent need to urinate. It also may be helpful to sit in a bathtub of warm water for 15 to 20 minutes.

Now I come to the ONLY way (apart from urinating before and after sex, avoid coffee and other stuff there is a long list of do's and don'ts as you know) is to take one antibiotic pill every time you have sex. This is a preventive way to avoid sex.

You need not split up with your girl, I am sorry to say the doctor's comment was stupid and foolish. You fit alright together, you seem like a nice caring person. Ask her doctor to prescribe a mild antibiotic so she can use it and see if it works. The GP may also arrange laboratory tests to rule out other causes or to identify the bacteria causing the cystitis. Once the bacteria are known, the most appropriate antibiotic can be prescribed.
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/art...
If you want to read more about cyctitis here you are:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cystiti...
http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/160/m...