Ever wonder how often you should pee?
Everyone is different and so is the number of bathroom breaks that people may need throughout the day, says Dr. Annaceci Peacher, a urogynecologist who provides care at the Georgetown and Holmestown Road locations of Tidelands Health Women’s Center.
Varies by person, habits
As a general guideline, Dr. Peacher tells patients it’s normal to pee every two hours during the day and once during the night. So long as you’re drinking enough water to stay hydrated and the frequency of your bathroom trips isn’t negatively affecting your quality of life, there’s typically little cause for concern.
The size of your bladder, the amount and types of liquid you consume, your age, health conditions and other factors play roles in how often you may need restroom breaks.
However, if you experience a sudden change in the frequency, color or smell of your urine, you should seek medical care, Dr. Peacher says. Those types of sudden changes could be a sign of a new infection or other medical condition that needs medical attention, she says.
Incontinence
Another challenge that many people, particularly postmenopausal women, experience is urge incontinence, when the bladder contracts prematurely and tells the brain it’s time to pee.
You’re invited: Female pelvic health presentation
Dr. Peacher will discuss incontinence and other female pelvic health issues during a presentation on Friday, May 19, at 2 p.m. at Tidelands Health Pawleys Family YMCA, 12965 Ocean Highway in Pawleys Island. There is no cost to attend the event, which is open to members and non-members. Register by clicking here. Tidelands Health is the exclusive health system partner of the YMCA of Coastal Carolina.
People with the condition may plan their lives around trips to the bathroom or bring changes of clothes in case of a leak.
Although women may come to believe it is normal with age or after pregnancy, help is available, Dr. Peacher says. She routinely assists women overcome the condition and get back to their normal ways of life.
Treatment varies based on each patient and her unique circumstance but can include lifestyle changes, medications, physical therapy and surgery.
“Urgency frequency can be effectively treated,” Dr. Peacher says. “Many patients don’t realize they don’t have to live like that.”

Dr. Annaceci Peacher
Urogynecologist, Tidelands Health Women's Center
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Dr. Annaceci Peacher is a fellowship-trained urogynecologist who provides care at Tidelands Health Women’s Center.
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Education
- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Residency
- University of Texas at Austin
Fellowship
- Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine
Awards
Board Certification
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
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Dr. Annaceci Peacher
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Dr. Annaceci Peacher is a fellowship-trained urogynecologist who provides care at Tidelands Health Women’s Center.