Saturday, 16 May 2026

Reduce nightly visits to loo

One of the challenges of prostate problems plus taking hormones can be the many trips to urinate at night. Indeed it is accepted by many that once over 60 you need to wake in the night. In fact we should be taking this seriously - advice is definitely to talk to your medical team. However I found this video useful as it is not just how much water you drink, but when, how, and what type of water you consume throughout the day that determines your sleep quality.
In this video the research quoted is based on clinical studies and looks at how kidney function, bladder sensitivity, hormone rhythms, and hydration habits all interact to affect your sleep.

See this video from Urologist Dr William Li on the Eat to Heal TV YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/s72I8RPTP7I?si=D98AtmNEX6FBChrL

Of course this is not the whole picture - pelvic floor exercises are also key. Another useful article on this issue is at: https://www.verywellhealth.com/managing-urinary-changes-after-prostate-cancer-treatment-11901857

Reduce nightly visits to loo

One of the challenges of prostate problems plus taking hormones can be the many trips to urinate at night. Indeed it is accepted by many tha...