There are some things women can do to make it less likely they will get urinary tract infections, especially if they get them often. 

• Drink plenty of water every day.
• Urinate when you need to, don’t hold it in.
• Wipe from front to back to prevent bacteria from entering the vagina or urethra.
• Avoid use of feminine hygiene sprays or douches.
• If you get a lot of urinary tract infections and use spermicides or creams that kill sperm, talk to your health care provider about using other forms of birth control.