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Condom use and first-time urinary tract infection

B Foxman1, J Marsh, B Gillespie

  • 1Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA.

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|November 5, 1997
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Unlubricated condom use significantly increases urinary tract infection (UTI) risk in women. However, using lubricated condoms or spermicides with unlubricated condoms can neutralize this increased risk.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common among sexually active women.
  • Contraceptive methods, including condoms and spermicides, may influence UTI risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the association between condom use (lubricated vs. unlubricated) and spermicide use with the risk of acquiring a first UTI in college-aged women.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study was conducted with 144 women experiencing their first UTI and 286 controls without a history of UTI.
  • Participants completed questionnaires on contraceptive use, specifically condom type and frequency, in the two weeks prior to symptom onset.

Main Results:

  • Unlubricated condom use was strongly associated with an increased risk of first UTI (OR = 29.1).
Keywords:
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  • Using lubricated condoms or spermicides with unlubricated condoms significantly reduced this risk, largely neutralizing the effect of unlubricated condoms.

    • Conclusions:

    • The type of condom lubricant and the use of spermicides are critical factors in mitigating UTI risk associated with condom use.
    • Healthcare providers should counsel sexually active women on the potential UTI risks associated with different condom types and spermicide use.