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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 'My continence problem is due to radiotheraphy when I had bowel cancer 9 years ago. The cancer treatment 'finished off' my menopause time so that is not an issue. My bladder was damaged by the radiotheraphy.'
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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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do you make poise pads for bowel incontenence
Poise pads are specifically designed for light bladder leakage rather than bowel incontinence. For products suitable for bowel incontinence, you ma...
Category: Natural changes
Answered about 1 year ago
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My continence problem is due to radiotheraphy when I had bowel cancer 9 years ago. The cancer treatment 'finished off' my menopause time so that is not an issue. My bladder was damaged by the radiotheraphy.
Hi Barbara, you are certainly not alone. Many active women are suffering from weak bladders and it is often not discussed. You have been through s...
Category: Natural changes
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
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What can I do to minimise the impact that menopause has to my body?
You can do things to minimise the impact that menopause has on the female reproductive organs. Such as: * Limiting caffeine consumption ...
Category: Natural changes
Answered over 2 years ago
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I am a 49 year old woman and I am starting to have the hot flushes associated with menopause, now do I just wait for the inevitable Urinary Incontinence to start?
Bladder control loss may be a common complication of menopause but not all women going through the natural changes of menopause have bladder contro...
Category: Natural changes
Answered over 2 years 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 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 a 11 year old girl who just started her periods and don't know which ones to use? Can you help?
Hello Sandra, If your girl has just started her periods, try U by Kotex tampons or pads. You can visit the U by Kotex website here www.ubykotex.co...
Category: Young women
Answered about 1 year ago
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I have used the Poise pads that look like they are designed to wear with thong panties. Are you still making these pads?
Hello Lizbeth, Poise do not specifically make a period for g-string underwear. However our Poise Liners range are just as thing and discreet as pe...
Category: Young women
Answered 8 months ago
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Are there light liners in the Poise range that come in a g-string shape? If so, are they available in Australia? If not, are they available anywhere else in the world?
Hello Angela, Thanks for your enquiry. Unfortunately at this stage Poise Liners are not available in g-string format.
Category: Mothers
Answered 11 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 over 2 years 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 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 over 2 years 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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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 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.
Dear AW, You mentioned that you have had a past history of bladder issues and that your night time problem is a fairly new occurance. Any new ch...
Category: Natural changes
Answered over 2 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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If I sneeze or cough immediately after emptying my bladder, within seconds of standing up, I still leak. Is my bladder not emptying properly or is this normal? Where is all that wee coming from?
Dear Penny, Based on your description above, it sounds like you have symptoms of overflow incontinence. Overflow Incontinence, is when you continu...
Category: Natural changes
Answered about 1 year ago
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I had an operation a few months ago to take out my tube and when they did that they split my bladder open so they had to cut me open to fix it. Since then I've had bladder weakness and even more so at night. I can go as many times as 8 to 10 times at nigh
Dear Julie, Going to toilet 8-10 times must be very tiring and frustrating. The normal is usually around 1-2 times/night. I would suggest seein...
Category: Natural changes
Answered about 1 year ago
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For the most part it my bladder leakage is light but i have a few times lost full control. I haven't spoken with my doctor because previously my doctor has made me feel like a hypochondriac. I dont know where else to go or what else to do, to get the assi
Hello Sarah, Thanks for your email. We've heard a lot of similar things from many women. Our advice would be to seek the advice of a local nur...
Category: Young women
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
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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 4 months 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 about 1 month 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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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 8 months 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 7 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 4 months 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 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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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 2 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 2 years 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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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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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 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 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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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 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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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 6 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 year 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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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 8 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