<s>[INST] What does it mean if I get UTIs often? [/INST] If you have three or more UTIs in a year or two or more UTIs in 6 months, it is called a recurrent infection. The first step in treatment is finding the cause. Factors that increase the risk of recurrent infection are

frequent sex

long-term spermicide use

diaphragm use

a new sexual partner

young age at first UTI

a history of UTIs Source: ACOG.ORG. Link: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/urinary-tract-infections. Field: Urology. Disease: Urinary Tract Infection </s>