Many women who walk into our clinic at Sneh Fertility Centre come with the same issue: burning during urination, lower stomach pain, frequent urge to pee — and sometimes even fever. It’s usually a UTI, or a urinary tract infection.
They often ask, “Why does this keep happening?” or “I keep myself clean, still I get infection.”
Truth is, you might be doing most things right — but sometimes, even small habits we don’t notice can cause trouble. This is a simple guide for any woman who wants to know how to prevent UTI — without big words or complicated advice.
Start with the Basics:
Clean, but Not Too Much
You don’t need fancy products to stay clean. In fact, many of them do more harm than good.
Wash the private area once or twice a day with plain water. If needed, use a mild, fragrance-free soap — but only on the outside. Never use strong soaps, sprays, or powders in the intimate area. They disturb the natural balance.
More cleaning doesn’t mean better hygiene. Just gentle washing is enough.
Front to Back — Always
This one habit can save you from so many infections.
After using the washroom, always wipe front to back. If you do it the other way, bacteria from the back side can enter the urinary area.
And yes, this applies every single time. Not just during periods or when outside.
Don’t Hold Your Urine
This is something many women do — during work, travel, or because public toilets are dirty.
But when you keep holding your urine, bacteria get time to grow inside the bladder. That’s when infection starts.
Try to pee every 3 to 4 hours. And when you go, empty your bladder fully. Don’t rush.
Water Is Your Best Friend
Every time a woman says, “I don’t drink much water,” it’s often followed by, “I keep getting infections.”
Drink 7–8 glasses a day. It doesn’t have to be fancy — plain water is enough. It helps flush out bacteria naturally.
A simple tip: look at your urine. If it’s too yellow or strong-smelling, you need to drink more water.
What You Wear Matters
Tight pants, synthetic underwear, staying in damp clothes — all of these trap moisture and let bacteria grow.
Always wear cotton underwear. It allows your skin to breathe and keeps the area dry.
After a workout or swimming, change into dry clothes as soon as you can.
And during your period — don’t stretch one pad for too long. Change every 4 to 6 hours. Wash hands before and after.
After Intimacy — Don’t Forget This
This is something many women feel shy to ask about, but it matters.
After physical closeness with your partner, go to the washroom and pee. It’s a small step, but it helps flush out bacteria that may have entered the urethra during the act.
You don’t need to do anything fancy — just this one habit helps lower the chances of infection a lot.
Stay Dry
After a bath, gently pat the area dry. Don’t rub hard. Don’t stay in wet clothes for hours.
Bacteria love moisture. Keeping the area dry is one of the easiest ways to stay infection-free.
Don’t Self-Medicate
We meet so many women who say, “I had this before — I took the same tablet again.”
Please don’t do that.
Every infection is different. And if you keep taking antibiotics without proper tests or advice, the infection may stop responding after a while.
If symptoms don’t go in 2 days, or if there’s fever, pain in the back, or blood in urine — see a doctor.
What You Eat Helps Too
Add curd or buttermilk to your meals — it helps build good bacteria in the body.
Fruits like watermelon, coconut, oranges — they keep your system hydrated.
Cut down on too much sugar, cold drinks, or packaged juices — they can irritate the bladder.
And if you’re someone who gets UTIs again and again — avoid too much coffee or spicy food. They may be triggering it without you realizing.
Final Thoughts — Simple Habits, Big Difference
UTIs are common. But they don’t have to be part of your life every few weeks.
If you follow these small habits — stay clean, pee on time, drink water, wear the right clothes — it really helps. Most importantly, listen to your body. Don’t ignore discomfort. Don’t be embarrassed to ask questions.
At Sneh Fertility Centre, we don’t just give medicines. We listen, we guide, and we help you stay healthy long-term.
And remember: how to prevent UTI is not just one thing — it’s small steps, every day, that make all the difference.
