Women are prone to bladder infections, much
more so than men. Due to the very short
length of the urethra, bacteria can more easily
migrate up into the bladder, and then multiply
and irritate/infect the bladder. On some
occasions, the bacteria can go higher up the ureters into the
kidneys and cause more serious infections. Any woman who
has ever experienced this problem will recognize the symptoms:
feeling the need to urinate frequently and often urgently,
but little comes out at a time, and urinating can be painful and
burning. One doesn’t need to have all the symptoms for an
infection to be present.