UTIs are indeed more common in the summer time.

Here are why the odds a re not stacked in your favor and what to do.

Its Amazing How Its All Connected.

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Everyones daily requirement for water is different, but she recommends getting at least 60 ounces per day.

One shouldreallytry to prevent dehydration as much as possible, Dr. Fosnight says.

Its much easier to prevent dehydration than to solve it when it occurs.

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urology and women’s health specialist atAeroflow Urology

For example, peeing flushes the urethra and forces out unwanted bacteria.

The other culprit for the summer sting of UTIs is hanging out in wet bathing suits.

Getting a UTI in the summer is honestly about having a lot of different cards stacked against you.

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Alcohol, for instance, doesnt directly cause a UTI, but Dr.

Von Bargen explains that this also contributes to dehydration as well.

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