what causes recurrent urine infections
Recurrent urinary tract infections, presenting as dysuria or irritative voiding symptoms, are most commonly caused by reinfection with the original bacterial isolate in young, otherwise healthy women with no anatomic or functional abnormalities of the urinary tract.requency of sexual intercourse is the strongest predictor of recurrent urinary tract infections in patients presenting with recurrent dysuria. In those who have comorbid conditions or other predisposing factors, recurrent complicated urinary tract infections represent a risk for ascending infection or urosepsis.
Cystitis means inflammation of the bladder. It is usually caused by a urine infection. Some women have recurring bouts of cystitis, defined as two proven infections within six months, or three infections in a year.In many cases there is no apparent cause. Bladder or kidney problems may lead to infections being more likely. 2  For example, kidney stones, or conditions that cause urine to pool and not drain properly. 3  Your doctor may arrange some tests if a problem is suspected. 4  Having sex increases the chance of cystitis in some women (see below).