What causes a UTI?

Answer by  swizz (390)

UTI is caused by bacteria. These bacteria lives in the skin especially around the genitals, it then causes UTI. Another contributing factor is holding your bladder content for too long.

Answer by  JuliaJolie (415)

A UTI can be contracted through sexual contact, but tight clothing can also be to blame, as it can trap moisture that bacteria can thrive in. Over-perfumed soaps or bubble baths can irritate the area, and waiting to urinate can cause UTIs as well.

Answer by  dryuha (735)

There could be many reasons for recurrent urinary tract infections. One could be poor hygiene. However, any possible urinary tract abnormalities should be rule out if you are still young. Other possible reasons could be ureteric or bladder stones or tumours that cause the urine flow to be slow.Enlarged prostate can also contributed to this.

Answer by  MzGlace (373)

Lots of things can cause this, but basically, some kind of irritation. It could be not cleansing oneself properly, or even having sex that is rougher than it should be.