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Chronic urethritis

Alternative Names:
Urethral syndrome

Prevention:

Maintaining a good water intake may help. Women with intercourse-related urinary tract infections (symptoms occur within 24 hours after intercourse) should urinate after having intercourse. A small dose of antibiotics after intercourse also decreases episodes of urethritis and cystitis.

Good hygiene practices for the individual and sexual partner are important. Safer sex behaviors can decrease the risk of developing STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) which can cause urethritis.

Seeking help from an appropriate health care provider as soon as symptoms appear is important in preventing structural damage caused by scarring of the urethra.



Review Date: 6/4/2002
Reviewed By: Scott M. Gilbert, M.D., Department of Urology, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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