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womens health clinic faq

Can swimming pools cause UTIs?

Clean swimming pools rarely cause UTIs, but spending long periods in wet swimsuits or using poorly maintained pools can increase infection risk, especially in children and women prone to UTIs.

Clinical Context

For those prone to UTIs, we advise prompt changing and personal hygiene after swimming: UTI Clinic.

Evidence-Based Approaches

Maintaining pool hygiene and personal care helps lower UTI risk. NHS: NHS info.