Urethritis

Urethritis refers to irritation or inflammation of the urethra. The urethra is the tube that empties urine from the bladder. In men, the urethra extends the full length of the penis. In women, the urethra is much shorter, about 1 and 1/2 inches long, and the opening is just above the vagina. Because the opening of the urethra is so just above the vagina and not far from the anus, bacteria can easily enter it from these areas.

LabsMD offers a single test to help diagnose urethritis: