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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 have suffered with a weak bladder for many years now and use a Supermarket brand pad which has been helpful. My main problem is when I cough, which is frequently being asthmatic. I am now saturating the pad and soiling my clothes.'
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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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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 11 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 year ago
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My bladder is really weak. I find I'm going to the toilet every hour, the frequency drives me insain. I don't really leak but when I need to go I cannot hold on.
Hello Jenny, Sounds like your LBL is attributed to giving birth to your children. Having babies stetch the pelvic floor muscles whcih support the ...
Category: Mothers
Answered 10 months ago
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Mother of a 6 month old and have been experiencing LBL the last week or two. Other then Pelvic Floor exercises what can I do?
Hello Tamara, The LBL you are experiencing is quite normal, particularly if you have just had a baby. The cause of your LBL is due to weakening of...
Category: Mothers
Answered 7 months ago
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I'm only 13 and i wet myself when i laugh, sneeze, jump or even cough. please help!! what is wrong with me??
Hi Samantha, What you're experiencing is a not uncommon among teenagers. Your LBL could be caused by a number of factors such as a urinary trac...
Category: Young women
Answered 11 months 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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Do you always have to have an operation with a prolapsed bladdder. Isn't there a ring or something that can be inserted in?
Hello Catrina, For a prolapse bladder, surgery is only recommended for cases of severe prolapse of the bladder for reposition and to provide it ...
Category: Mothers
Answered 8 months 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 about 1 year 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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I am a young teenager and everytime i go to pee i never can empty my bladder properly and still feel as if i can pee a few MLs or urine but even then i still am not fully empty. I have been to so many doctors and specialists and they cannot find anything
Hello Jennifer, From your description it sounds like you have symptoms of overflow incontinence. This occurs when you continuously leak small tric...
Category: Young women
Answered about 1 year ago
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At what age cam you get lbl?
Hello Abigail, LBL affects women of all ages however is mostly common amongst women who've had a baby. However there have been many cases of young...
Category: Natural changes
Answered 11 months 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 about 1 year 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 11 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 11 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 over 3 years 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 over 3 years 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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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 11 months 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 am 53yr old female for last 4 weeks i can't seem to empty my bladder some times. How can i finally empty it? I have no pain or burning and urine almost looks clear as water there is no leakage. It just wont empty.
Hello Charmaine, Thanks for your enquiry. Generally if you cannot empty your bladder generally health professionals look for obstruction and or...
Category: Natural changes
Answered 5 months 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 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 over 3 years 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 over 3 years ago
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Can pelvic floor exercises help after bladder sling surgery?
Hello Lyn, After bladder sling surgery any GP/Dr/Surgeon will recommend for you to rest for at least 4-6 weeks as your bladder muscles need time t...
Category: Natural changes
Answered 10 months ago
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How much can I lift after hysterectomy and bladder prolapse surgery?
Hello Rachel, Can I suggest you seek advice from your treating GP, as prolapse may have happened for various reasons. If heavy lifting was the ...
Category: Mothers
Answered 11 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 over 2 years 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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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 about 1 year 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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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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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 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 12 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 11 months 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 over 2 years ago