<s>[INST] What causes UTIs? [/INST] There are many different bacteria which can cause a UTI,’ says Dr McClymont. ‘Bacteria enter the urinary tract via the urethra and then rise to the bladder where they cause an infection.This is why they’re more common in women as the urethra is shorter, which makes it easier for the bacteria to get to the bladder, Dr McClymont explains.As a woman, you can’t pass your UTI onto your male partner through sex, although sex may be uncomfortable.

The bacteria may enter the urethra after wiping your bottom or having sex. Other causes of a UTI may include using a contraceptive diaphragm, condoms coated in spermicide or a weakened immune system. Source: livi.co.uk. Link: https://www.livi.co.uk/your-health/utis-your-questions-answered/. Field: Urology. Disease: Urinary Tract Infection  </s>