Theyâre also crucial to a healthy pregnancy, childbirth, and post-partum recovery. Thatâs a huge job for one set of muscles! However, many women donât get the full benefits of their exercises because they donât know how to do Kegels the right way.
Cystitis means inflammation of the bladder. It is usually caused by a urine infection. Some women have recurring bouts of cystitis, defined as two proven infections within six months, or three infections in a year.In many cases there is no apparent cause. Bladder or kidney problems may lead to infections being more likely. 2  For example, kidney stones, or conditions that cause urine to pool and not drain properly. 3  Your doctor may arrange some tests if a problem is suspected. 4  Having sex increases the chance of cystitis in some women (see below).
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common type of infection caused by bacteria (most often E. coli) that travel up the urethra to the bladder. A bladder infection is called cystitis. If bacterial infection spreads to the kidneys and ureters, the condition is called pyelonephritis.n men, recurrent urinary tract infections are also associated with prostatitis, an infection of the prostate gland. Although only about 20% of UTIs occur in men, these infections can cause more serious problems than they do in women. Men with UTIs are far more likely to require hospitalization than women.