Teens usually go between four and six times a day.
During puberty, hormonal changes can mean more frequent visits, but Abboudi reassured that most of the time this is ‘nothing to worry about and will naturally clear up’. However, if it doesn’t, frequent urination could point to an infection, diabetes, excessive caffeine use or in rare cases, something more serious.
Adults who are under 60 will generally go between six and nine times a day, with Abboudi adding that it’s common to go once in the night as well. He said: “Women tend to urinate more frequently than men,” pointing to one study that found women average 5.6 times per day while men average 4.8.
Pregnancy is another cause, with the baby putting pressure on the uterus, while urinary tract infections are also a frequent cause of extra trips.
