Why do many women choose to urinate while standing when taking a shower? Is this healthy?

A 38-year-old female patient suddenly had frequent urination, urgent urination, lower abdominal pain, and a peculiar smell when urinating. She originally thought it was just a common urinary tract infection, so she bought some antibiotics on her own. However, the condition did not improve, but became more and more serious. Finally, she had to come to the hospital for treatment. "Doctor, I have been feeling urgent and painful urination recently, and there is some peculiar smell. I thought it was a common urinary tract infection, so I bought some antibiotics on my own. But now the situation seems to be getting worse." The female patient described to me.

After listening to her description, I frowned:

"Your symptoms are indeed serious. I suggest you do a detailed urine test to see if there is anything abnormal.

At the same time, I also want to know about your living habits, for example, do you have the habit of standing to urinate when taking a shower?"

The female patient was a little surprised when she heard what I said:

"Peeing while standing? I've always done this. Is there anything wrong with that?"

I explained to her, “It’s not a recommended habit for women to urinate while standing.

Women's urethra is shorter and its opening is closer to the anus, making it more susceptible to bacterial invasion.

If you urinate while standing in the shower, urine may remain around the urethra, increasing the chance of bacterial growth and the risk of urinary tract infection.”

After listening to my explanation, the female patient suddenly realized:

"So that's how it is, I've never thought about this question before.

So what should I do next time?"

I smiled and replied:

"You can choose to urinate while sitting or squatting, which can reduce the chance of urine being retained around the urethra and also reduce the pressure on the pelvic floor muscles.

In addition, you should also pay attention to personal hygiene, keep the vulva clean and dry, and avoid using irritating cleaning products. "

After listening to my advice, the female patient nodded and said, "Thank you, doctor. I will pay attention to it."

After this examination and treatment, the female patient's condition was effectively controlled.

She also realized the importance of her lifestyle habits to her physical health and decided to pay more attention to personal hygiene and healthy habits in the future.

This case tells us that urinating while standing is not necessarily healthy.

For women, in order to prevent diseases such as urinary tract infections, this habit should be avoided as much as possible.

At the same time, we should also pay attention to the cultivation of personal hygiene and hygienic habits to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

[Gynecologists give you some scientific knowledge]: Urinary tract infection

Female urinary tract infection is a common gynecological disease, with main symptoms including frequent urination, urgency, pain when urinating, lower abdominal pain, etc.

If these symptoms occur, seek medical examination and treatment promptly.

In addition to drug treatment, women can also prevent urinary tract infections through some daily care measures, such as keeping the vulva clean and dry, avoiding the use of irritating cleaning products, and drinking plenty of water.

At the same time, women should also pay attention to strengthening the training of the pelvic floor muscles, enhancing their support capabilities, and preventing the occurrence of related diseases.

In addition, women should also pay attention to some details when choosing to sit or squat to urinate while taking a bath.

For example, when sitting to urinate, you can use a clean tissue to wipe the vulva area and avoid touching it directly with your hands;

When squatting to urinate, be careful to maintain balance to avoid accidents such as falling.

At the same time, women should also pay attention to changing their underwear regularly to keep their private parts clean and hygienic.

In short, it is not necessarily healthy for women to choose to urinate while standing while taking a shower.

In order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, women should pay attention to the cultivation of personal hygiene and hygienic habits, avoid standing for long periods of time to urinate, and choose a urination method that suits them.

If any discomfort symptoms occur, seek medical examination and treatment promptly.

At the same time, we should also strengthen our attention and publicity on women's health, and improve women's health awareness and self-care ability.

I would like to discuss a question with you in depth below: Why are girls more prone to urinary tract infections than boys?

Women are more susceptible to urinary tract infections than men, which is mainly related to women's anatomical structure and physiological characteristics.

Here are a few key factors:

Urethra length: Women's urethra is shorter than men's, with an average length of about 4 cm, while men's is about 20 cm.

A short urethral length means that bacteria can more easily pass from the vulvar area into the bladder, increasing the risk of infection.

Location of urethral opening: The female urethra opening is located in front of the vagina, right next to the anus, which makes it easier for bacteria to spread from the anal area to the urethra and bladder.

During menstruation: During menstruation, the use of sanitary napkins or tampons may increase the retention of bacteria in the vulvar area, especially if they are not changed frequently enough or the sanitary products are not suitable, which may lead to bacterial ascending infection.

Estrogen levels: Estrogen in women's bodies can change the tissue of the urethra and bladder, making it more susceptible to infection.

Especially during the reproductive years and around menopause, fluctuations in estrogen levels may affect the defense mechanisms of the urethra and bladder. Hygiene habits: Poor personal hygiene habits, such as not washing the vulva regularly and using irritating cleaning products, may disrupt the natural balance of vaginal flora and increase the risk of infection. What do you think about this? Let's chat in the comments section!