A news report from HealthDay indicates that nocturia, a condition that causes a person to get up in the middle of the night because of a full bladder, may be linked to a more serious condition.

Even if nocturia is a woman’s only symptom, it can still be significant. “We know that nocturia can lead to lower sleep quality,” Townsend said. “Poor sleep can negatively affect your mood or daytime functioning, including your productivity at work.”