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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.
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Is there a product that a pregnant woman could wear leading up to the due date in case of waters breaking?
Dear OL, Congratulations on your preganancy. It can be difficult to know how much fluid will be lost at the time of the waters breaking, and for...
Category: Pregnancy
Answered over 2 years 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 am so embarrassed, apart from having some wetting accidents or leakage of urine, every time I wear an pad to soak the urine up it looks worse than a VPL!
If you are currently using a menstruation product it will probably leak as it is made for blood not urine, so using a bulky pad will not help. P...
Category: Young women
Answered over 2 years ago
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My mom cuts her pads in half. Is there a risk of doing this? We have tried to tell her that the pad will not work right but she won't listen.
Hi Karen, Cutting the pad will definitely impact the performacne of the pad. Each pad is specifically designed to trap the fluid inside the pad. B...
Category: Mothers
Answered about 1 year ago
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Where do i buy Ultrathins Mini pads?
We are happy to hear that you have discovered that the mini product is also suitable for your period. Ultrathins Mini pads should be available from...
Category: Natural changes
Answered about 1 year ago
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I have I.B.S. what products would be good for me?
Hi Sue, the Poise range only consists of pad type products and may be able to suit your needs. The most absorbent Poise product is the Poise Ultima...
Category: Mothers
Answered over 2 years ago
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Do you have any products that have no scent attached as I have an allergic reaction to this.
Hello Cheryl, Thanks for your enquiry. All Poise Products are developed with no scents or fragrances that would cause irritation or an allergic r...
Category: Pregnancy
Answered about 1 year ago
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What is the common type of incontinence caused from pregnancy?
Well good luck to you with getting pregnant! And you are right, many women fail to let each other know in advance about how a pregnancy can affect ...
Category: Pregnancy
Answered over 2 years ago
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I have to pee alot at night, how can i fix this? It's so embarrasing!
Hello Maddie, The best bet would be to discuss this issue with your doctor or GP. They will be able to recommend an appropriate course of action b...
Category: Young women
Answered 7 months ago
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I would like a panty liner that helps with the odour of incontinence - which one should I get
Dear Yvonne, The Poise liners range including Poise light liners, Poise Panty Liners and Poise Extra Long Liners, all contain a super absorbent ...
Category: Mothers
Answered over 2 years ago
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I have always bought the very light panty liners but can't find them any more. Can you tell me how i can purchase them? thank you mary romeo
Dear Mary, I believe you are refering to the Poise Light Liner 18s which are our lightest absorbency product. These liners are available from an...
Category: Natural changes
Answered over 2 years 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 2 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 2 years 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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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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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 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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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 8 months ago