Hi Ladies,
Oh joy, Perimenouoaue the gift that keeps on giving . . . I’ve noticed some mornings when I go for a wee the flow seems slower ? However it’s completely normal during the day ? Anyone had this experience at all ? Seems a little odd . . . Be grateful for any replies xx
Hey Debbie, I too have had what I call thick urine at times where I've had to almost force it to come out! I am sure its all part of this great journey we are all on and I'm sure its a normal part of it. I am completely incontinent the rest of the time, it just comes out totally by itself with no feeling or warning so I shouldn't worry about it. Of course if you get pain or see blood then go to your Dr and insist on a test to rule out a uti. XXX
Just a thought...how are your nights? Are you having sweats? How much fluid are you taking in daily?
This may sound a bit nuts but I noticed I wee far less first thing in the morning than I always used to and I've wondered if it's linked to getting more dehydrated because of those screaming hot flushes in the night?
So, I have started having a big glass of water by my bed & I sleepily gulp some down when I throw covers off during the night - also helps me cool off.
In general I'm now trying to drink more water through the day too. App on phone so infill in what I have & I'm doing daft things like having half a glass of water whilst waiting for kettle to boil for a cuppa etc.
As I said, just a thought re dehydration but for peace of mind check it out with GP.
Best, J
Hi Jo,
Thank you for your reply. I also have a glass of water on my bedside table, but you might be right ? Recently I have had more night sweats . . . I’ll try more water during the day and see if it changes. Hopefully it’s nothing terrible, as I said it’s normal during the day. x
Thank you Tina,
I wouldn’t say it’s thick it’s just slower ? Hopefully nothing more than yet another meno symptom ? Thanks for your reply anyway I’m very grateful x
hi
I think you will find that lack of estrogen certain times of day and month is responsible as estrogen has an effect on the pelvic floor muscles too. Kegel exercises can help.
xx
Hi,
I thought that would be the opposite and make you leak ? I’ve started Kegel excercises so I will see if it makes any difference ? Thanks for replying xx
Hi! My can be slow when I wait too long and am busting!
Debbie I'm having the opposite of this...having a hard time holding in and I am constantly urinating all day long.
Oh no ! Seems we all have strange symptoms ! Thank you for replying x
Hi Mary,
I’ve had that as well ? Thought I had a UTI but it came back clear . . . . Seems to go from one symptom to another overnight ?? xx
Debbie how long did your frequent urination last? Mine has been going on for months now along with the dryness, irritation, burning, ...ughhhh!
This, according to my own research online and talking w my doctor who is particularly interested in sexual health, is a result of the changes in the pelvic floor muscles, vaginal walls and so on. As we reach the end of our periods in our lives the area becomes less "taut". Kind of like my neck skin. Hahahha. Anyhow, doing kegels can help, buying a vaginal toner can help (like little golf balls on a string that can go inside the vagina to help the walls stay stronger and also practising holding our pee and letting it go and pushing it out. This will at least keep tone up as much as possible. We can't do too much about the natural changing of the vaginal walls and (they believe bladder muscular tone) with the basic aging but, we can help by keeping the muscles around those areas strong. Keep in mind, that any changes in our urination should be checked by a good dr. Just to be sure there isn't something else happening.
Thank you Jenny for your very informative answer. I’m sure you’re right ! I’ve started doing the excercises and I can stop and start my urine with ease. Hopefully it will help. Just seems a little strange that it is much faster (normal) during the day ?
Many thanks Deb x
Hi Mary, approx 4 weeks or so ?? It keeps changing form one thing to another ?? It feels strange down there ??? Sometimes dry ? When it feels dry it literllay feels like something’s moving around . . . I’m wondering if the skin is getting stuck because it’s dry ?? ( has this happened to you ?) It’s a really weird sensation to be honest !! Nightmare the whole thing 😩 x
For me it slows down during the day, first pee is substantial ( but still less than before ). seems thick
Be careful of dehydration ( for those who want to avoid leaks and want to travel or be at work, coz dehydration can lead to build up of uric acid and gout is definitely a part of menopause.
now i take cucumber juice with lemon, sea salt also recommended
Seems like everyone’s water works are different ? Maybe it’s nothibg to worry about . . . Thank you for your reply x
Omg! That has happened and it's so bizarre that I wouldn't even mention it to the dr. Lol. Glad to hear I'm not the only one.
Hi Kathy,
Which happened to you ? The slow morning wee or the dry feeling and something moving ?? 🙈 is be interested to know ?
Hugs Deb xx