Special features for men
The man has a longer urethra than the woman because it runs through the penis. So the way from the outside through the urethra to the bladder is longer than for the woman. Therefore, urinary tract infections occur less frequently in men.
Since urinary tract infections are rather rare in men, a urinary tract infection in men is always considered complicated. It should always be treated with antibiotics. Fosfomycin or nitrofurantoin are the drugs of choice.
Men in older age often have an enlarged prostate (prostate hyperplasia). This can constrict the urethra and lead to an obstruction in the flow of urine. Therefore, men of advanced age are more likely to have urinary tract infections. Swollen vas deferens – What is behind it?
