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Overactive Bladder?

A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
South Lake Tahoe, CA

Hey guys I was wondering you had (or ever experienced) and overactive bladder while you're on your period? I seem to have to go pee way more often than usual when I'm on my period. Anyone else experience this??

January 24, 2017
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Members widely confirmed experiencing frequent urination during their periods, with many describing sensations of urgency or pressure even... Read more

Members widely confirmed experiencing frequent urination during their periods, with many describing sensations of urgency or pressure even when producing only small amounts of urine. Several members shared that hormonal water retention during menstruation contributes to this symptom, with one member noting they retain an extra five pounds of water weight that later dissipates. A recurring theme was the frustrating combination of frequent bathroom trips with a constant feeling of bladder fullness despite minimal actual need, and one member mentioned that endometriosis on the bladder had caused similar symptoms that improved after surgical removal.

A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I feel like I get slot of pressure which makes me feel like I have to pee a lot even if I don't actually really need to.

January 24, 2017
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

YES. I feel the same way as KatlynTurner's post. It feels like there is just more pressure in my abdomen so I feel like I have to go to the bathroom all the time regardless of if I actually need to or not.

January 25, 2017
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Glad I know I'm not the only one. But yea, I pee like a race horse too-- like every 45 mins to an hour, which is a lot for me.

January 24, 2017
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Yeah have same problem but it's much worse the two wks before my period starts 😕

January 24, 2017
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I don't know about you but I retain about an extra 5 pounds of water weight while I am on period. Luckily it goes away after but I am peeing like a race horse.

January 24, 2017

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