Women and girls should wipe from front to back (not back to front) after going to the bathroom. This helps prevent bacteria from the anus entering the urethra
Empty your bladder regularly and completely, especially after sexual intercourse.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Many healthcare professionals believe that cranberry juice can help prevent urinary tract infections.
According to the most recent positive randomized controlled clinical trial, the recommended dosing for UTI prophylaxis (prevention) is one tablet of concentrated cranberry extract (300 to 400 mg) twice daily, or 8 oz of pure unsweetened cranberry juice three times daily. (Stothers L. A randomized trial to evaluate effectiveness and cost effectiveness of naturopathic cranberry products as prophylaxis against urinary tract infection in women. Can J Urol 2002;9:1558-62).
