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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 about 1 year 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 about 1 year 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 7 months 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 7 months 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 11 months 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 month 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 20 days 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 about 1 year 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 about 1 year 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 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 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 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 month 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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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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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 20 days ago