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Poise® Ask an Expert gives you the opportunity to submit a question to our panel of qualified continence nurses regarding your bladder weakness issues and worries.
You can also browse through other women's already answered questions.
These questions might be similar to 'I am 59,on estrogen,over weight for last 15 years,and have an irritable bladder for which I have medication. My BIG problem now is that I wake up during the night desperate to urinate.'
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Bladder Leakage at 19. What's going on? Is this normal? Does it have anything to do with the fact that I am slightly bigger than most girls my age (taller, more solid)?
Hello Sarah, Thanks for your enquiry. Light bladder leakage or LBL is very common for women of all ages. This occurs because the pelvic floor mus...
Category: Young women
Answered 23 days ago
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I am embarrassed about my condition where I have some leakage of urine.
Incontinence can have some widespread effects on and for family members, friends and society in general. Some people can cope reasonably well with...
Category: Mothers
Answered about 1 year ago
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After trying to have sex for the first time in a year it was painful and since then I have experienced an urgent need to urinate which is difficult to control. When I do go I get an ache in my pelvis area as though I still need to go. Could this be a prob
Hello Karen, Thanks for your enquiry. Based on your description it sounds you have the symptoms of a urinary tract infection. Our recommendation ...
Category: Natural changes
Answered 2 months ago
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i am 12 but when im looking for something it says that i am a child and should be wearing nappies, when im not. can you please tell me what i could use to help me?
Hello Mia, Thanks for your enquiry. Light bladder leakage or LBL is a very common issue for women of all ages. In nearly all cases, the problem c...
Category: Young women
Answered 2 months ago
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My daughter (11) has a problem with bladder control. How can I help her?
Hello Elizabeth. Thanks for your enquiry. Please consult with a doctor or local burse continence advisor. They will be able to assess your daugh...
Category: Young women
Answered about 1 month ago
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Hi, Im 11 years old and I have never had my period, but I have had discharge for about 5 or 6 months and I have started to get a few pubic hairs. How far off do you think my first period would be? P.S I sometimes have LBL
Hello Jessica, Most girls get their first period between the ages of 9 and 16. It follows the development of breasts, hips, waist and pubic hair. ...
Category: Young women
Answered about 1 month ago
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I have Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and have bladder problems frequently. I am going to a concert and won't be able to access toilets easily, what type of pad would you suggest, so if i need to go it will take my bladder emptying out.
Hello Cathie, Thanks for your enquiry. Poise has a whole range of products designed for light bladder leakage or LBL and women's differing needs...
Category: Natural changes
Answered 23 days ago
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My mother recently had an operation to insert a Pacemaker after suffering a slow heartbeat and since then she is Incontinent and noboby at the Hospital took any notice. She is 83 and other than this she is in good health.
Dear Ruby It sounds like your mother is suffering from stress incontinence. As our bodies age, our muscles weaken. When your mother is stands up...
Category: Mothers
Answered about 1 year ago
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I having bladder problems. How long can I wear incontinence wear without it having a negative effect. Should I change every couple of hours or when I feel a slight wetness. Have started pelvic floor exercises. It this the best thing. What else should I do
Dear NH, The frequency someone should change their product for bladder weakness is a very individual decision. Some women prefer to change as so...
Category: Mothers
Answered about 1 year ago
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how long can poise pads stay on for?
Dear Sarah, The frequency someone should change their pads for bladder weakness is a very individual decision. Some women prefer to change as so...
Category: Young women
Answered about 1 year ago
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I have Multiple Sclerosis, and sometimes have problems reaching toilet in time, what product should I use, usually urine only
Hello Robyn, Thanks for your enquiry. Poise has a whole range of products designed for light bladder leakage or LBL and women's differing needs. ...
Category: Natural changes
Answered 2 months ago
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Hi. I am a 37 year old and I have a bad bladder and I am always leaking, when i cough and sneeze. A lot comes out. I use big thick pads 10-15 a day i have done every thing i can. Please help?
Hello Tina, Thanks for your enquiry. Light bladder leakage or LBL is very common in women of all ages, so don't worry, you're not alone. In many ...
Category: Mothers
Answered 2 months ago
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Hi, I am a mum of 5 and was diagnosed with MS 18 months ago and have many days where i am leaking and lately i have had 2 days where i have the sudden urge to go but i never make it in time and end up wetting myself, full bladder or not, i just cant hold
Hello Jenny, Thanks for your enquiry. You are not alone in experiencing light bladder leakage or LBL as this is very common among women of all ag...
Category: Mothers
Answered about 1 month ago
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Sometimes, when i sit down i get a pins and needles feeling and have light bladder leakage after going to the toilet and exercising. Should i be very concerned? I'm 28 years old and have 2 children. Noticed at the gym when doing weights and running i hav
Hello Jade, The pins and needles feeling you are experiencing could be the cause of a wide range of factors including but not limited to, nerve pr...
Category: Mothers
Answered about 1 month ago
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I'm after a nappy type for an elderly incontinenant lady. What is available and do u have a sample? I want this for my mother in law.
Hello Rose, Poise do not manufacture any garment/pant/underwear styled bladder leakage products. Visit the Depend website http://www.depend.co...
Category: Natural changes
Answered about 1 month ago
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I've had 4 natural full term births. I'm 46 and i have leakage when coughing. Why do i have poor bladder control during sex and orgasm?
Hello Karyne, Bladder control issues are very common with women who have had children as the pelvic floor muscles that sit under your bladder and ...
Category: Natural changes
Answered about 1 month ago
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At what stage is it sensible to consider surgery? I am into menopause and despite working on the pelvic floor exercises and doing other lifestyle things I am steadily getting worse. There's a vicious cycle round bladder weakness discouraging exercise, an
Hello Margaret, True Stress incontinence can be diagnosed with Urodynamics which either a GP can instruct or may reed to a Uro-Gynaecologist. Once...
Category: Natural changes
Answered about 1 month ago
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I have taken Zoloft 150mg for the past 15 years and suffer urge incontinence. Could the medication have any effect on my problem?
Urinary Incontinence is not a common side effect of Zoloft and it appears to me that as you have been taking it for quite a while but it hasn’t see...
Category: Mothers
Answered about 1 year ago
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I go for weeks at a time without any trouble, then for a few days of the month i find that a have an almost constant leakage, though i don't actually need to urinate. It usually occurs the week before my period.
Hello Lily, Thanks for your enquiry. During the menstrual cycle women secrete different levels of hormones. A week before your period, your Uteru...
Category: Young women
Answered about 1 month ago
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I have some urine leakage does this mean that I have to put up with it for the rest of my life?
Your pelvic floor muscles support your bladder and your urethra opening, helping you stay in control of when you want to pee. During your pregnancy...
Category: Mothers
Answered about 1 year ago
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I have incontinece after a hysterectomy, how can I help myself until i can get to the Dr?
Pelvic floor exercises will assist with toning your pelvic floor muscles and if you follow the guidelines consistently you will notice and improvem...
Category: Mothers
Answered 3 months ago
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When and what age approximately will I need to start worrying about having accidents where I wet my pants?
You should start worrying about your Continence ability as soon as you can, preferably the younger the better and before you notice any problems. ...
Category: Young women
Answered about 1 year ago
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If I reduce the amount of water I drink, will that help me not have any wetting accidents?
Not at all. The less fluid that you drink, directly affects the strength the bladder muscle, lessening it. This in turn, results in increasing...
Category: Mothers
Answered about 1 year ago
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I got pregnant about 2 months ago, why do I need to go to the toilet more often?
The need for women that are pregnant to go to the toilet more often is because of the increased intra-abdominal pressure from the weight of the foe...
Category: Pregnancy
Answered about 1 year ago
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I have a small leakage the moment the bladder has any urine in it. When I drink a glass of water I get the urge to urinate approximately 10 minutes after drinking.
Hello Ingrid, Thanks for your enquiry. Based on your description it sounds you are experiencing symptoms of an overactive bladder resulting in u...
Category: Natural changes
Answered 23 days ago
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Little bladder weakness at 17 years of age
Thanks for your enquiry. Light bladder leakage or LBL is a very common problem for women of all ages. It occurs because the pelvic floor muscles t...
Category: Young women
Answered 2 months ago
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I often don't realise I've leaked until I go to the toilet. Why and what's the cause?
Thanks for your enquiry. Light bladder leakage or LBL most often occurs because the pelvic floor muscles that sit under the bladder and around the...
Category: Natural changes
Answered 2 months ago
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Is it safe to have sex with a prolapsed bladder?
Yes, it is safe to have sex with a prolapse. However, you may find that sex is uncomfortable, slightly embarrassing or even feel some pain. Dep...
Category: Mothers
Answered about 1 year ago
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i noticed that i had a weak bladder when i was 15 what could have caused it
Some women are pre-disposed to having a weak bladder and need to ensure they are training their pelvic floor muscles to help improve the situation....
Category: Young women
Answered 3 months ago
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Could a GBS (Group B Strep) Urinary Infection cause incontinence?
Hello Sharleen, Thanks for your enquiry. A Group B Strep Urinary Infection can cause the same symptoms as any other Urinary Tract infections whic...
Category: Mothers
Answered 2 months ago
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Ask a question I live in the ACT. Where can I buy Poise products?
Hello Princesse, You can purchase Poise products within all major supermarkets and select Pharmacies. Use the product selector tool on the Poise...
Category: Natural changes
Answered about 1 month ago
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I had a baby 6 months ago and thought everything was fine but I went for a run today and I could feel myself weeing, I couldn't hold it in. What is going on? I don't want to stop exercising.
Hello Lee, Thanks for your enquiry. Light bladder leakage or LBL is a common problem for women, particularly those who are pregnant or just had a...
Category: Mothers
Answered about 8 hours ago
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My bladder is a wreck and I'm only 19.
Firstly, it’s great that you hold on when you need to go, however when you place pressure on the urethral opening (where the urine comes out) you a...
Category: Young women
Answered about 1 year ago
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My mother has alzheimers and bladder continence. It is quite a problem especially at night. I am looking for pullups with increased absorbancy. Can you give me some advise in that area?
Hello Brenda, Thanks for your enquiry. Unfortunately Poise do not have any garment/underwear styled products for light bladder leakage or LBL. ...
Category: Natural changes
Answered 23 days ago