What this might be hiding in women

In women, several factors can play a key role:

A weakened perineum : often after pregnancy, childbirth, or with age, the pelvic floor can lose tone. The result: less effective bladder control, leading to more frequent urges, including at night.
An overactive bladder is a functional disorder that causes the bladder to send emergency signals even when it’s not actually full. This can lead to frequent urination day and night, sometimes even before you’ve had time to reach the toilet.
Hormonal changes : at menopause, the drop in estrogen can affect urinary tissues and increase the frequency of nighttime urges.

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 greater need to urinate, including during the night.

This condition, although benign, warrants medical evaluation to ensure it does not develop into more serious complications. Simple treatments exist to improve quality of life without resorting to surgery.

Simple steps to sleep better… and get up less

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

Reduce liquids after 8pm , and favour non-diuretic drinks (chamomile infusion, warm water).
Adopt a soothing evening routine that promotes deep sleep: dim lighting, light reading, slow breathing.
Keep a urine diary for a few days to identify key times when your bladder seems most active.
Strengthen your pelvic floor with some Kegel exercises, which are very effective for regaining better bladder control.

A peaceful sleep sometimes begins… with listening to your bladder.