Why do we get up at night to pee?

In men, one of the first suspects is often benign prostatic hyperplasia, a common condition after the age of 50. This enlarged prostate can obstruct urine flow and cause frequent urination, including at night.

This condition, while benign, deserves medical evaluation to prevent it from developing into more serious complications. Simple treatments exist to improve quality of life without surgery.
Simple measures to sleep better… and get up less often.

Fortunately, there are some very concrete ways to regain control over your nights:

Reduce your fluid intake after 8 p.m. and favor non-diuretic beverages (chamomile tea, warm water).
Adopt a soothing evening routine that promotes deep sleep: dim lighting, light reading, and slow breathing.
Keep a urine diary for a few days to identify the key times when your bladder seems most active.
Strengthen your pelvic floor with a few Kegel exercises, which are very effective for improving bladder control.

Sometimes a peaceful sleep starts… with listening to your bladder.