Urinary Tract Infections: 7 Best Ways to Prevent Them Can Condoms Cause UTIs? Understanding the Hidden Link Between Protection and Discomfort nixit Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are common infections. Most often, a UTI is treated quickly and effectively with antibiotics. Unfortunately, untreated urinary tract infections may spread to the kidney, causing more pain Does the use of condoms or spermicides contribute to UTIs? We haven't found much scientific research on this topic yet, but people in our community have reported that: Condoms can cause