Like most older people, my bladder control is far less than when I was young. It now amazes me how long my teenage g.children can go between the need to 'wee' when we are out. And, this occurs during the night also.
Yes, I am up three or four times most nights - must say, having an en-suite becomes far more of an imperative with ageing.
However, I really would warn people NOT to restrict their fluid intake to try to prevent these night time trips.
The bladder can be damaged if there is not enough fluid and that will often lead to nasty, painful Urinary Tract Infection (UTI's).
t really is important to drink a good amount of fluid (preferably water) throughout the time you are up - and even remember to have a drink at the same time as a loo visit at night.
It will not help much to restrict fluid intake in the evening with regard to needing to 'go' during the night - but could have a big impact on the more concentrated urine leading to one of these horrible infections,.