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Nocturia in women versus men: both get it.
In men, the prostate is often a factor. In women, overactive bladder and menopause changes are common causes.
Both get it
In men, the prostate is often a factor. In women, overactive bladder and menopause changes are common causes.
When to call us
Get checked if you wake twice or more a night.
Request an appointment at Advanced Urology.
Questions to bring to your visit
- How many times a night do I wake to pee?
- Did this start around a change, such as menopause or new prostate symptoms?
What happens at your visit with us?
Before the visit, jot down what you drink in the evening and how many times you get up. Men can expect questions about the prostate and may have a prostate exam, women may be asked about menopause and daytime urgency, and a urine test is common for everyone.
When should I call us?
Call us if you are getting up twice or more on most nights, if broken sleep is wearing you down, or if the night waking arrived along with new urgency during the day. A short log of evening fluids and night trips makes the first visit more useful, and a urine test is usually part of that appointment. Fever, inability to urinate or heavy blood in the urine should be evaluated in an emergency room.
How do our urologists approach this?
Our urologists consider the bladder, the prostate in men, and everyday habits like evening fluids, caffeine and alcohol. Treatment then follows the cause, which may mean habit changes, medicine, or a procedure for an enlarged prostate or overactive bladder.
Our urologists, physician assistants and nurse practitioners see adults from Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Crabapple and Mountain Park at our Alpharetta / Roswell office.
Related video
A short Advanced Urology video on constant bathroom visits and the treatments available:
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For education, not medical advice. Every treatment has risks and benefits. Emergency? Call 911 or go to an emergency room.
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