general measures
Last reviewed 01/2018
Simple hygiene measures may have a role in some women eg wiping from front to back after defaecation or micturition.
Other measures may include:
- if woman uses diaphragm and spermicide then consider changing contraceptive method
- increased fluid intake and hence increase in urine flow
- frequent and complete bladder emptying
- emptying the bladder soon after sexual intercourse
- wash the genitalia before sex, urinate beforehand, drink plenty of fluids
- ensure adequate lubrication in intercourse