Is there any way I can prevent a urethral stricture?

Is there any way I can prevent a urethral stricture?
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Here are some suggestions from the National Institutes of Health regarding treatment of recurrent UTIs. Treatment options include suppressive antibiotics, home diagnosis and treatment, and significant attempts at prevention. I’m not sure if you’ve had urine cultures recently, but you may be colonized with a resistant bacteria that might need to be eradicated. You might also consider taking some probiotics to help establish a more normal vaginal flora.
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