The pelvic floor plays a subtle but important role in sleep. Waking up once or more at night to urinate isn’t just about bladder habits—it can also mean you’re not reaching deep REM sleep. During REM, the body releases antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which reduces urine production. If sleep is disrupted, ADH release is too, leading to more nighttime trips to the bathroom.
Hydration, bladder training, and reducing irritants all help, but protecting REM sleep is just as key.Want me to make this even shorter—like something you could use for a social media caption?watch below
