Why do I pee so often?

[Anonymous]

I am in my early 20s and ever since about age 11 I can remember having to pee often. On average I go about once an hour. When I drink fluids I gotta go within 10 minutes, even if it is half a glass. I have had my bladder and pelvis ultrasound over the last few years and everything is 'normal', except apparently I have a retroverted uterus which I have never had a discussion about (it was written on my report but my Dr didn't even mention it). The only thing different for me in that general area which I found out in 2012, is that I am missing one ovary & tube. I assume that would be unrelated to my issue, but I just don't know what it could be.

For several years I have previously had UTI's which I'm prone to after intercourse and that also makes me think something is up. I have had testing for STIs which are negative (beside the fact that it started in my pre-sexually active stage) and my last pap smear was normal. I am waiting on results for my current pap smear test but most likely it will not show a thing, AGAIN. I am trying to get a referral to see a gynecologist but my doctor wants to wait until these last results.

I just really don't understand why I need to go so much. It affects my life because when I go out I need to constantly excuse myself and it's embarrassing and annoying. Not to mention it's as though my doctors don't take me seriously.

Anyone with a similar experience or idea of what it may be? Please help

[pingiluv]

You have to train your body to pee less frequently. So right now let's say you go to the bathroom, 2 times in an hour, make it one. Then make it once every two hours, once every three hours lol and so forth.

With your history of UTIs I would recommend cranberry supplements. And take a yogurt every morning this will help balance your system. But remember before you start trying to do this you'll have to make sure you currently don't have a UTI lol. Also if you don't already change your underwear everyday, no matter what.

[Nikkismith]

I pee this often too, and even though it's annoying (especially when camping lol), I wouldn't worry about it.

[jp612612]

That does seem like it's too often. The medical threshold to where they check for issues is six times per day, but it sounds like you greatly exceed that. Have you talked to a doctor about this? You mention medical things, but you haven't specified if you've actually told a doctor that you have this issue. What is your blood sugar like? I would wonder if you might have Type 1 Diabetes.

[Asker]

Yes, sorry I forgot to clarify that I definitely have told the doctor about my pee frequency and that I am worried, and that it constantly affects me. This is why I had the ultrasounds done, but of course nothing irregular shows. I've had blood work done not too long ago and everything appears normal too. It is a weird cycle though, lately I get random days where I am so thirsty/dehydrated and I can't quench my thirst which further exacerbates the peeing. I have been told my thirst is likely a side effect from Zoloft however.

[jp612612]

Well, if your doctor is aware then that's good news as I'm sure that she'd know if you had diabetes. The thirst issue also points to that because blood sugar imbalances cause a vicious cycle with sugar being hygroscopic and such. I guess I just worry about the pairing of thirst plus all of the urination.

[Asker]

I think I will get tests for that again just in case, but yeah as far as I have been told I don't have diabetes. It's so puzzling and frustrating. Thank you for your reply.

[SnapTsch]

a second opinion is always helpful, I have know people with small bladders who just can't hold in fluids but it hasn't been this severe, you might wanna raise this issue to another doc who probably might have an idea of what's happening

[imobama]

do you drink coffee

[Asker]

rarely, about once a month on average

[imobama]

ok well i drink a lot of coffee and water. that and axiety makes me pee a bunch. however im sure it would be even more often if i had a UTI

[Asker]

I do suffer from anxiety and I wonder if that creates a subconscious urge..

The UTI's definitely increase it and the stinging is unbearable most times, so I definitely know the difference, but just in general I still feel that I pee way too much. I am hoping to investigate it further with a specialist.

Thank you ☺