These include high humidity, moist garments, and unhygienic personal habits, which are major infection causes and are further enhanced during the monsoon season. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is among the most common problems for women during this season, which becomes more likely to occur and further intensifies if precautions are not taken.

Dr. Bonam Sri Harika, Consultant Obstetrician, Laparoscopic and Laser Surgeon and Cosmetic Gynaecologist, Apollo Clinic Manikonda, has reported that women are more prone to UTIs due to the fact that their urethra is shorter. "Monsoon can make situations go worse. But with some cautious adjustments, women can stay healthy and safe," she believed.

Some of the typical female errors during rainy weather that increase the risk of UTIs, and how to avoid them:



1. Wearing wet or synthetic clothing for long hours

Excessive wetness, especially in tight or non-breathable clothing, creates the perfect environment for bacterial proliferation around the genital region.

What to do instead

Switch to cotton undergarments that are breathable and refrain from wearing damp clothes for a long time. Always shift into dry clothes immediately after sweating excessively or becoming wet.



2. Avoiding water on rainy days

Chilly weather frequently makes individuals cut back on water intake. Reduced fluid, however, equals concentrated urine, which can inflame the bladder and stimulate bacterial growth.

What to do instead

Drink 2–3 litres of water daily regardless of the weather. Hydration helps flush out bacteria and maintain a healthy urinary tract.



3. Ignoring early symptoms

Women often wait, expecting symptoms to go away. Too frequently, by the time pain or burning is severe, the infection has set up shop as a chronic or chronic recurring infection or advanced.

What to do instead:

Don't ignore early warning symptoms such as pain upon passing urine, frequent micturition, or lower abdominal discomfort. Early intervention can prevent complications and recurrence.



4. Inadequate use of public toilets

Frequent usage of unclean public toilets during monsoon also increases the risk of infection.

What to do instead:

Practice good hygiene. Clean front to back at all times, and use toilet seat sanitisers or disposable covers when using public toilet facilities.

UTIs are painful and inconvenient, but knowledge and promptness are enough to prevent them. As Dr. Harika rightly opines, staying dry, drinking, and being clean can help women pass the monsoons safely.