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Why are females more prone to urinary tract infections than males?
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∙ 12y ago
One reason is the close proximity of the urethra to the anus, leading to faecal matter contamination.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoBecause they have a short urethra, which is physically close to the anus, and which is prone to trauma during sexual intercourse.
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∙ 12y agoThe answer to this question is because the urethra ( urine canal ) is shorter in a female than a male thus making females more prone to getting urinary track infections.
Javen W.
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∙ 8y agoBecause their urethra is shorter (tube from bladder out of body) so it is easier for an infection to enter through it into the bladder.
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∙ 12y agoit has to do with the anatomy of male vs female
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∙ 13y agoFor one thing, our urethras are shorter and it's easier for the germs to get to their final destination.
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