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I've recently noticed foam in my urine during menstruation. What could be the reason?

Apr 19, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
This is caused by failure to urinate in a timely manner during menstruation, leading to increased volume and concentration of urine. During the menstrual period, reduced resistance combined with poor hygiene habits can allow bacterial invasion, triggering urinary tract infections; after such infections and inflammation, decreased bladder tone may result. Additionally, uncontrolled blood glucose levels in individuals with diabetes lead to elevated glucose concentration in urine, which can also cause foamy urine—this condition is not closely related to the menstrual cycle and may occur routinely at other times as well.

Recently, it has been found that foamy urine during menstruation may arise from either physiological or pathological causes, with pathological factors often related to urinary tract infections, diabetes, and similar conditions. It is recommended to undergo a thorough medical evaluation and treatment at a hospital after the menstrual period ends.

I. Physiological Causes

Foamy urine can occur during menstruation due to delayed urination, leading to increased concentration of urine. This usually improves by drinking more water and urinating frequently.

II. Pathological Causes

1. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
During menstruation, the body's resistance decreases, and poor hygiene practices may allow bacteria to invade and trigger a urinary tract infection. The resulting inflammation reduces surface tension in the urine, causing foam. This is often accompanied by symptoms such as urgency and frequency of urination. Treatment may include medications such as amoxicillin capsules, levofloxacin capsules, or Sanjin tablets, taken under a doctor's guidance.

2. Diabetes
Poor blood glucose control in individuals with diabetes leads to elevated glucose levels in the urine, which can cause foamy urine. This condition is not closely related to the menstrual cycle and may occur regularly. Management may involve medications such as metformin tablets, acarbose tablets, or gliclazide tablets, used as directed by a physician.

In addition to the above, foamy urine could also be caused by nephritis. It is advisable to maintain good menstrual hygiene, drink plenty of water, and seek medical evaluation at a urology or endocrinology department if foamy urine persists over time.


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