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And what about men?
In men, one of the first suspects is often benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common condition after age 50. This enlargement of the prostate can obstruct the flow of urine and cause a more frequent urge to urinate, including at night. Although benign, this condition warrants medical evaluation to ensure it does not develop into more serious complications. Simple treatments exist to improve quality of life without necessarily resorting to surgery.
Practical tips for sleeping better… and getting up less often
Fortunately, there are some very practical ways to regain control of your nights: reduce fluid intake after 8 p.m. and opt for non-diuretic drinks like chamomile tea or warm water; adopt a soothing evening routine that promotes deep sleep, with dim lighting, light reading, and slow breathing; keep a bladder diary for a few days to identify when your bladder is most active; and strengthen your pelvic floor with some Kegel exercises, which are very effective for regaining better bladder control. Peaceful sleep sometimes begins… with listening to your bladder.
erfectly normal to wonder why you might be waking up to urinate frequently, especially if it’s a recent habit. While in most cases this phenomenon is benign, it can sometimes reflect a deeper imbalance. The key is to learn to listen to your body… without becoming overly alarmed.
Signals not to ignore
When should you see a doctor? Three signs can serve as warning signs: the problem appears suddenly or worsens rapidly; it is accompanied by other unusual symptoms such as marked fatigue upon waking, intense thirst, back pain, burning or pain when urinating; and no improvement is observed despite a healthy lifestyle and reducing fluid intake in the evening. In these cases, a medical check-up can help identify a specific cause and implement appropriate solutions.
What this can reveal about women
In women, several factors play a key role: a weakened perineum, often after pregnancy, childbirth, or with age, which reduces bladder control and causes more frequent urges, including at night; an overactive bladder, a functional disorder where the bladder sends emergency signals even when not full, resulting in frequent urination day and night; and hormonal changes related to menopause, where the drop in estrogen can affect urinary tissues and increase the frequency of nighttime urges.
