What Is the Urethra?

The urethra is the conduit from the bladder to the outside of the body. The male urethra is slender, about 18 cm in length. It starts from the inner urethral opening of the bladder and ends at the outer urethral opening. During the stroke, it passes through the prostate, membrane, and penile cavernosa. The female urethra is thick and short, about 5 cm long. It starts at the inner mouth of the urethra, passes through the front of the vagina, and opens in the vaginal vestibule. The male urethra has a sphincter of circular striated muscles in the urethral membrane, called the external urethral sphincter, which is controlled by consciousness. When the female urethra passes through the urogenital ridge, it is surrounded by the urethra-vaginal sphincter, which is a striated muscle and also controlled by the will.

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The male urethra not only urinates but also ejaculates, it has a dual function.

The female urethra is very short, only 2.5-5 cm long, with an average of 3.5 cm and a diameter of about 8 mm. It is easy to expand and can reach 10-13 mm without bending.

In the summer, women's urinary system is more likely to be affected by bacteria, and many women suffer from frequent urination, urgency, and pain. Urethritis can be caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses. For women, bacteria usually enter the urethra from the vagina. There are two main factors:

I. External factors

Summer temperatures are high, bacteria are extremely active, and their invasiveness is increased, threatening the female urinary system.

Internal factors

In the summer, if insufficient sleep, excessive fatigue, or reduced food intake reduce the body's resistance, the urethra and bladder are easily congested and swollen. If drinking less water causes the urine to decrease and thicken, the bacteria cannot be washed away in time, which will increase Hidden dangers of urethritis. At the same time, the female urethra is close to the anus, and bacteria outside the anus can easily invade and cause disease.

In view of the above factors, the following can be achieved:

1. Drink plenty of water

Give play to the heat and diuretic effect of water, flush out the parasitic bacteria in the urethra, and eliminate hidden dangers of infection.

2.Take a bath and change underwear

Should penetrate cotton underwear with good air permeability and strong moisture absorption.

3, often wash the vulva and anus with water, pay attention to hygiene

When washing, first wash the vulva and then the anus, and then urinate, so that the bacteria brought in during the washing process can be washed out of the body by urine. You can also do a daily check: first observe the vaginal secretions, then smell the secretions, menstrual blood or the odor of the vulva and feel smooth and soft.