Why Increasing Fluid Intake May Not Be the Solution for Frequent Urination: A Urogynecologist’s Perspective

Dr. Mallika Anand, a urogynecologist at Harvard-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, often sees women carrying large insulated tumblers into her office. Despite the common belief that drinking too much water or other fluids can lead to more trips to the bathroom, many of these women are visiting her to discuss why they are experiencing frequent urination.

Dr. Anand frequently encounters the misunderstanding that increasing fluid intake could be the cause of increased urination in her practice. She sees many women who are concerned about their frequent bathroom visits and unaware of the connection between hydration and urination.

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