How Many Times Is It Normal to Wake Up at Night to Urinate? Doctors Explain by Age

can also be related to diabetes, medication, urinary tract problems, or other conditions. The pattern matters more than age alone.

In Your 60s and 70s

Typical pattern: One nighttime trip is common, and some people get up twice or more.

As people age, the body may produce more urine during the night. Bladder capacity or emptying can also change, and certain health conditions become more common.

An enlarged prostate may cause men to urinate more frequently, have a weak stream, or feel that the bladder has not emptied completely. Women

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