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Physio could help banish cystitis.
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New treatment for urinary tract infections.
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Avoid contracting cystitis with some life changes.
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What Causes Cystitis?
There is not always an obvious reason as to what causes cystitis in some women but possible causes include:
- Infection from intestinal bacteria is the most common cause of cystitis, especially amongst women who have a short urethra (the tube through which urine passes from the bladder to the outside)
- Bruising from sexual activity (known sometimes as "honeymoon cystitis")
- Irritation caused by perfumes, deodorants, shower gel or bubble bath
- Changes in hormones after the menopause may make the urinary system more easily irritated by cystitis
To find out more about what causes cystitis visit www.cobfoundation.org
Learn how to relieve the symptoms of cystitis by visiting our cystitis relief page or visit our prevent cystitis page to find out how to prevent cystitis in future!