Women are susceptible to infection from vaginal secretions and bacteria because of the short urethra and the proximity of the urethral opening to the vagina. Long-term gynecological diseases, such as vaginitis, including bacterial or mycotic vaginitis, can cause infections in the adjacent urethra, especially after some mucosal damage to the urethra itself. The UTI is also treated with gynecological infections, otherwise the infection can easily linger or recur after being cured. It is usually recommended to urinate immediately after intercourse to reduce the possibility of vaginal bacteria entering the urethra.