While a UTI may not make your period late, it can make everything feel worse.
Cramping Confusion
Bladder pain + period cramps = double the misery. It’s not uncommon to mistake UTI-related pelvic pain for intense menstrual cramps.
Bloating and Fatigue
Both UTIs and periods can cause bloating and fatigue. Together? You might feel like a balloon with no energy.
Mood Swings and Irritability
Add UTI discomfort to PMS mood swings, and you’ve got a recipe for wanting to scream into a pillow.
What Helps?
- Pain Relief: AZO Maximum Strength Urinary Pain Relief + Midol or ibuprofen (space them out!)
- Hydration: Water and electrolyte packs to flush your system.
- Warm Compress: Use it on your abdomen or lower back for multitasking cramp relief.
Prevention Tips
- Urinate after sex.
- Wear breathable cotton underwear.
- Avoid sugary foods near your period—sugar feeds bad bacteria.
When in doubt, get a urine test to rule out a UTI if period symptoms feel unusually intense or painful.
