Having a history of frequent UTI's, especially, starting at younger age, is a risk factor for having new attacks more frequently later in life.
Women with diabetes and other conditions that cause low immune functions, are having reoccurring UTI's.
Using diaphragm, spermicides, being obese, having some urinary tract abnormalities or obstructions, lead to experiencing frequent UTI's.
UTI's usually become more frequent complaint in perimenopausal and menopausal women, due to hormone imbalance or lower estrogen concentrations.
Sometimes, a woman with frequent UTI's need to be examined for another condition known as a interstitial cystitis.
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Marija