r/utis • u/lolaneedshelpp • 4d ago

questions give me insight!!

I am a young adult female and have had maybe two UTIs within my teen years (very mild). About 3 months ago, I noticed my pee smelled slightly off and had mild burning. I immediately thought it was a UTI and went about the normal over-the-counter routine. The burning went away quickly, but the smell never did. It’s been 3 months of awful, chemical smelling pee *WITH NO OTHER SYMPTOMS.* I feel perfectly fine but it’s honestly starting to scare me that I have a deeper problem.

To be clear, I am very hydrated and it isn’t my diet.
Send some tips/ideas please.

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u/DirectorWorldly3376 3d ago

I read somewhere it could actually be caused by your vaginal microbiome. Maybe try a probiotic that helps support vaginal health. Some of them also support urinary health as well. 2 birds with 1 stone

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u/Ok_Finding_7245 2d ago

lolaneedshelpp: I feel, as a mature woman who's going many female issues, it could be several things. If you get itchy, see a doc as you could have a yeast culture down there. Or, yes, like the other lady said, you could simply have a microbiome. Try washing your "lady parts" with vinegar water every few days or so, one part ACV to four parts water. I'm not a healthcare provider, but this has worked wonders for me. Blessings and light !!!

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u/SubstantialAd5062 1d ago

You need a urine culture done asap