According to the American Urological Association (AUA), waking
up more than once a night to urinate is enough to be diagnosed
with frequent nighttime urination, otherwise known as nocturia.
Nocturia disrupts your body’s circadian sleep rhythm, the long
term disruption of which has been associated with cardiovascular
disease, depression and also cancer—the latter theoretically due
to suppressed melatonin production. Though it can happen to
anyone at any age, nocturia is most often found in people over
60, increases in frequency with age and is prevalent in both
sexes. Nocturia, however, is not to be considered a normal part
of aging and can be an indicator of numerous serious conditions
aside from those associated with disrupted circadian cycles. You
should consult with your doctor as soon as possible if you have
been getting up to urinate two or more times a night. Nocturia,
though considered a condition, can be the symptom of another
ailment like chronic or frequent bladder infections, a tumor on
the prostat