can male sperm cause uti in females - #26151
I am really confused about something that’s going on with my partner. A few weeks back, I started experiencing some really annoying symptoms, like burning sensations when urinating and increased urgency. After a couple of days, I ended up at the doctor’s office, and they said I had a UTI. Now here’s where it gets tricky — my partner and I were sexually active around that time. I’ve heard some folks mention that maybe male sperm can cause UTI in females, and I can’t get it out of my head! Like, could the sperm really be the trigger for this UTI? We’ve been together for a while now, and this is the first time I've had any issue like this. I mean, I didn’t have any other symptoms before we were together, and it kinda feels like it all started right after. My doctor didn’t mention anything about sperm causing a UTI, but maybe they just assumed I wouldn’t think that? Anyway, I also changed my cleaning products around the same time, which makes me wonder if that’s playing a part? My friends joked about how I need to keep my partner in check but honestly, I’d just like to figure out what’s going on. Can male sperm cause UTI in females, or is it really just a coincidence? It’d be really helpful to hear what you all think!
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