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Honeymoon cystitis

This term is used when a bladder or urinary tract infection follows 1 or 2 days after frequent intercourse and/ or sexual activity with a new partner. It has the same range of symptoms as any other urinary tract infection, like:

Frequent urination
Burning on urination
Urgency – a feeling that you need to urinate immediately – can’t wait!
Hesitancy – sense that you need to urinate, but difficulty starting the stream or passing only a few drops
Change in urine color – first morning urine may be dark, cloudy and foul-smelling; you may notice a pink or red color if your passing blood in the urine (this does happen!)
Suprapubic pain, discomfort or aching just above your pubic bone
Fever or chills, nausea – especially if this goes untreated
Flank pain (on the sides of your mid to lower back) may be a sign that the infection is moving up to the kidneys.

This infection, like all other bladder infections, requires immediate medical evaluation and treatment. See this list of tips on avoiding urinary tract infections and discuss any concerns related to frequent urinary tract infections with your health care provider.