One of the most common diagnoses that urologists have to deal with is honeymoon cystitis. This disease is characterized by inflammatory etiology. It is usually found in newlyweds after unprotected sex. It affects both genders equally. If the pathological process is ignored and not treated, the infection can spread further and reach the kidneys.
What is honeymoon cystitis syndrome?
This is an inflammatory disease that spreads to the lining of the bladder. Most often, it occurs after the first experience of intimacy among the fair sex. Their urethral canal is quite short, so that the microflora of the vagina or intestines easily enters it.
Especially dangerous is the penetration of E. coli into the bladder. It is a natural inhabitant of the gastrointestinal tract. Once in the bladder, the bacterium begins to multiply rapidly andadhere to the elements of the mucous membrane. As a result, an inflammatory process occurs. In addition to E. coli, chlamydia, trichomonas, streptococci and staphylococci can cause its inception.
The disease can develop due to non-compliance with basic hygiene rules. Sometimes, a violation of the vaginal microflora serves as a trigger, when a large amount of opportunistic flora appears on its mucosa.
Today, honeymoon cystitis is commonly understood as a disease that develops not only after the first intimate contact. This is, in principle, an inflammatory process, but it must also be preceded by sexual intimacy. All this negatively affects a woman's sexual life, her psychological state.
Risk factors
Intimate intimacy is considered an indirect cause of the disease. Despite the peculiarities of the structure of the female body, cystitis is detected only in every third lady. What other factors can provoke the disease?
- Endocrine disorders.
- Metabolic disorder.
- Alcohol abuse.
- Frequent hypothermia.
Another reason for honeymoon cystitis is a decrease in a woman's immunity. With such a problem, one has to face against the background of some diseases. It could be diabetes, obesity, or an underactive thyroid.
Clinical picture
The pathological process is manifested by sudden and frequent urge to urinate. If athe disorder arose for the first time, its symptoms usually disappear on their own after 2-3 days. This cannot be said of the disease itself.
The symptoms of honeymoon cystitis reappear after a certain period of time. For some women, this period takes several months, while for others it takes many years. In this case, we can talk about the clinical picture of a latent form of chronic cystitis. Over time, the pathological process extends not only to the bladder mucosa, but also affects the submucosa.
Diagnostic Methods
At the first sign of honeymoon cystitis, not all women seek medical attention. Some try to cure the disease at home, others completely ignore it. Both approaches to solving the problem are wrong. At the initial stage of the pathological process, you should pay a visit to the urologist.
Diagnosis of the disease begins with a study of the anamnesis and complaints of the patient. Then they move on to instrumental and laboratory methods of examination, which imply an appointment:
- urinalysis;
- urinalysis for microflora;
- ultrasound;
- cystoscopy.
The conducted studies allow to identify the inflammatory process and determine the type of bacteria that caused its development. To exclude sexually transmitted diseases, an additional consultation with a gynecologist may be required.
Principles of treatment
Therapy for thisdisease is almost always conservative. It is prescribed by a urologist, taking into account the clinical picture and the general condition of the patient.
How to treat honeymoon cystitis? The basis of therapy is taking medications. They will be discussed in more detail below. Without fail, a woman is shown bed rest and a special diet. The latter implies the exclusion of excessively spicy and s alty foods. All foods that can irritate the bladder mucosa (sour, fried, smoked) also fall under the ban. The diet should be dominated by cereals and soups, fermented milk products, various drinks (fruit drinks, jelly).
If a woman follows the recommendations of a doctor, a full recovery occurs in a week.
Medicine use
Treatment of honeymoon cystitis begins with antibiotics. In the early stages, they give a quick effect. Monural is considered a potent medicine. A single dose is enough to completely overcome the disease. After the disappearance of unpleasant symptoms, it is necessary to visit the urologist again in order to exclude other pathologies that can cause a relapse.
In case of severe pain, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or antispasmodics are prescribed. Of the uroantiseptics, Furadonin is used for therapeutic purposes. All medicines have contraindications, so treatment may prescribeonly a doctor. If specific microbes (chlamydia, fungi, viruses) are found in the urine culture, other drugs are used.
Consequences of the disease
If honeymoon cystitis is not treated promptly, it can become chronic. In this case, antibiotic therapy is supplemented with medication to restore immunity.
Remedial gymnastics is no less useful. It helps to strengthen the pelvic muscles. The doctor at the reception should tell about the basic exercises. Physiotherapeutic effects are also prescribed for the advanced form of cystitis. Thanks to him, various drugs can be injected into the cavity of the bladder. And the procedures themselves help to improve blood circulation in this area.
When conservative treatments fail, surgery is recommended. During the operation, the specialist lifts the opening of the urethra up by about 1-2 cm. In most cases, this approach solves all problems.
Prevention Methods
You can prevent the development of cystitis if you follow the recommendations of doctors:
- Never hold back the urge to urinate. Stagnation of urine can provoke the reproduction of pathogenic flora.
- Observe basic rules of personal hygiene. Instead of a bath, take a shower every day.
- It is necessary to monitor the drinking regime. Drink at least 6 glasses of the most ordinary non-carbonated water per day.
- Immediately before sexual intercourse it is recommended to completely empty the bladder.
- Avoidhypothermia.
- Treat all diseases in a timely manner.
Cystitis is a problem that absolutely no one is immune from in the modern world. Any infection can enter the urinary system, causing inflammation. To defeat the disease, you can not self-medicate. It is better to seek qualified medical help and undergo a course of therapy prescribed by a doctor.
