Do I pee too much?

How often should you pee?

6-8 times per day is considered normal by urologists. Waking up once at night is normal over age 60.

What's normal

• 4-6 times: Low end of normal — you might not be drinking enough
• 6-8 times: Textbook normal
• 8-10 times: Slightly frequent — common with high fluid intake or caffeine
• 10+ times: Frequent urination — consider seeing a doctor

Factors that affect frequency

• Caffeine and alcohol are diuretics — they make you go more
• Pregnancy increases frequency significantly
• Overactive bladder affects 33 million Americans
• Your bladder holds 400-600 ml — about 2 cups

Sources: American Urological Association, Cleveland Clinic, Hashim & Abrams (2008, BJU International).