Frequent urination is also called 'overactive bladder' and it is the condition that results from a range of vary different causes. The condition is characterized by the urge to urinate frequently and more so that it is annoying. Sometimes it is just that one has to use the bathroom more often, in other cases the amount of urine is increased. In many cases the condition is accompanied with pain and unpleasant sensations. It is generally a temporary condition and is cured fast; however, when the problem stays for a prolonged period of time, it is necessary to apply for a doctor’s help. It is essential to make sure that this is not something serious, if it happens with a woman.

One of the first reasons of frequent urination in women is hormonal imbalance. It is a normal thing for a woman to be prone to hormonal alternations during menopause and PMS and this can lead to increase in the urges to urinate. Hormonal imbalance leads to the increased pressure to the bladder, which leads to more frequent and increased in amount urination.

Next cause for frequent urination is multiple pregnancies. It is very common for women to have problems with the bladder as pelvic floor muscles and bladder muscles get weakened. As a result it becomes hard for the bladder to function in a proper way. This does not mean that women with normal pregnancy cannot face this problem.

Urinary tract infections are very common problem that can lead to frequent urination. Infections cause inflamed and irritated bladder, which crates constant urge to urinate. It this case painful sensations and burning while urinating is frequent with smelly urine. This condition requires treatment often with medications.

Interstitial cystitis is also called inflammation of the bladder and it is also one of the reasons that causes frequent urination. In this case the function of the bladder is restricted and pains are very characteristic. In women this condition tends to aggravate during menstrual cycles. The same can be said about stressful situations. It is in general very unpleasant and uncomfortable condition what brings a lot of troubles to a woman.

In women as well as in men diabetes may also lead to frequent urination. Both types of diabetes can do it as blood glucose levels increase and an organism feels the urge to get rid of the urine, which in its turn leads to frequent urination.

It should be taken into consideration that in some cases like pregnancy frequent urination is a normal and inevitable thing to have; however, in case there are some other symptoms such as blood and painful sensations impossible to bear as well as fever and fatigue and so on, it is necessary to apply for help of a therapist and an urologist.

It is possible to prevent the condition from occurring with a right approach. It is recommended to practice kegel exercises as they make the muscles of the pelvic area stronger. However, when it comes to treatment directly, it is important to understand the real reason of the condition.