9 Important Facts Every Woman Should Know About Her Urogenital System

8) Kidney stones boost with the rise in temperature.
According to the study conducted in 2016, more number of middle-aged US women is suffering from kidney stones nowadays. The findings indicate that there was 45% rise during 1997-2012in the risk of kidney stones for women. Rosenblum explained, “We call the southern part of the US ‘the stone belt because in those warmer climates, people get more dehydrated, which makes it more likely that crystals will form in the urine and those crystals will turn into stones. It can also be genetic. To minimize your risk, stay hydrated (you’re hydrated if your pee is light yellow, like lemonade), especially in hotter temps and when you’re being physically active. If you’ve already passed a kidney stone, drink 2 liters of fluid a day.