Some women find they are prone to cystitis within a day or so of having sex. This may be partly due to the movements during sex, which may push bacteria up into the bladder. A good way to help reduce the chances of this happening is to empty the bladder just before and just after sexual intercourse to flush out bacteria from the bladder.
Q “Can cystitis be passed on sexually?”
Dr Hood says...
Having sexual intercourse can cause cystitis in some women although it is not a sexually transmitted disease.
Q “Can cranberry juice really help prevent cystitis?”
Dr Hood says...
There is some evidence to suggest that drinking cranberry juice or taking cranberry tablets can help to prevent cystitis. However, there is little evidence to say that it helps with the symptoms.
Drinking plenty of water during an attack will help to flush out the bladder.
The above questions have been answered by Dr Catherine Hood
and not Cymalon.