Smelly urine in women can be a sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI). UTIs are caused by bacteria that enter the urethra and travel up the urinary tract to the bladder. Symptoms of a UTI include frequent urination, burning or pain during urination, and cloudy or foul-smelling urine.
UTIs are more common in women than in men because the female urethra is shorter and closer to the anus, making it easier for bacteria to enter. UTIs can be treated with antibiotics.
