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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 embarrassed about my condition where I have some leakage of urine.'
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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 about 1 year 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 about 1 year 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 year 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 year 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 year 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 year 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 year 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 year 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 over 2 years ago
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I am going to have a small operation done soon, but i'm not sure exactly what. I'm sure she said my Urethia was going to be put in a sling! Does this sound right?
Hi Leonie, Urethral sling surgeries are for treatment of urinary incontinence. The procedure involves placing a sling around the urethra to lift...
Category: Natural changes
Answered 8 months ago
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I notice that i leak all the time even after going to the toilet. Can you please let me know what's happening to me?
Hello Alayne, Sounds like you're experiencing one of the following: A some retention of urine thus leading to leakage or B, poor pelvic floor ten...
Category: Young women
Answered 3 months ago
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I am incontinent when playing sports.
Thanks for your enquiry. Light bladder leakage or LBL is common when women play sports. This is due to the weakening of the pelvic floor muscles w...
Category: Mothers
Answered about 1 year ago
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Can tampons contribute to weakening of pelvic floor muscles, causing leakage?
Hello Twahira, Thanks for your enquiry. No, tampons will not contribute to weakening of pelvic floor muscles. Causes of weak pelvic floor muscles...
Category: Young women
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 year ago
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If i run out if pads during my period and all i have are my poise left will they provide enough protection till i go get some more ?
Hello Krystal, The good thing is that Poise are three time more absorbent than period only periods so can be used for your period and light bladde...
Category: Young women
Answered 8 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 about 1 year ago
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Hi, I am am young girl (23) involed university sports. I currently use Poise products, but is there something in a more absorbent form. Some type of absorbent disposable yet discreet kniekers?
Hello Emma, Thanks for your enquiry. You can always try the next size up in Poise products. Poise Pads such as Regular and Super pads hold up to ...
Category: Young women
Answered 8 months ago
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Can accupuncture help with bladder issues? If so, do you know how they would test to see if the pelvic floor muscle is weak? Would they need to do an internal?
Hello Sally, Unfortunately we cannot comment on whether accupuncture will assist in strengthening pelvic floor muscles. For proper pelvic floo...
Category: Young women
Answered 7 months ago
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I was wondering if you were considering a smaller/lighter pad for those of us who have very minor leakage but still want a little protection?
Hello Sam, Thanks for your feedback. I've passed your request on to the marketing and product development team for Poise for further review.
Category: Natural changes
Answered 8 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 about 1 year 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 about 1 year 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 year ago
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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)?
Dear Sarah, Light bladder leakage or LBL is very common in women of all ages. It is estimated that one in three women will experience some form of...
Category: Young women
Answered about 1 year ago
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I have small leakage the moment my bladder has any urine in it. When I drink a glass of water I get the urge to urinate approximately 10 minutes after drinking. What is happening to me?
Dear Ingrid, Sounds like you have the symptoms of Urge Incontinence. This usually happens when you suddenly leak urine after feeling an urgent and...
Category: Natural changes
Answered about 1 year ago
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I have a prolapse bladder. Would pelvic floor exercises be good to rectify the problems or any special exercises are required/and/or operation is the solution?
Dear Josephine, In a mild case of bladder prolapse, yes pelvic floor exercises can strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. Because bladder prolapse ...
Category: Natural changes
Answered about 1 year ago
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I have been leaking a little urine. I am trying for a baby and am worried it will only get worse. What can i do?
Hello Zoe, Light bladder leakage or LBL usually occurs due to weakening of the pelvic floor muscles (the ring of muscles which support the bladder...
Category: Young women
Answered 8 months ago
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How can i stop bladder leakage when I have a cold and cough?
Hello Maureen, Having a cough can definitely increase the incidence of bladder leakage as continued coughing especially with weak pelvic floor m...
Category: Natural changes
Answered 8 months ago
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Will pelvic floor exercises help improve my bladder control?
Hello Tamara, Yes pelvic floor exercises work to strengthen the muscles which support your bladder. This is the recommended course of action from ...
Category: Mothers
Answered 8 months ago
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Since I can remember I have suffered from bladder weakness. When I was only six I had to be taken into a toilet in every shop we passed. I am nearly 18 and I still suffer from bladder weakness. It is not constant, sometimes I have it but sometimes I am co
Hello Rebecca, Although you may be a bit scared to visit the Dr, it sounds like you may need to go to pay them a visit GP. Visit a GP that you fee...
Category: Young women
Answered 7 months ago