There are a few simple things you can do to help reduce the chances of getting cystitis:
- Drink lots of water, ideally 1.5 litres, every day
- Go to the toilet to urinate as soon as you need to
- Each time you pass water, try to empty your bladder completely
- After going to the toilet, always wipe from front to back
- If you tend to get cystitis after sex, it might help to go to the toilet before and after sex
- Some women find that drinking cranberry juice every day helps
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