These questions might be similar to 'My Mum has incontinence as the house reeks of stale urine. How do I bring this up with her, I'm sure she cannot smell it. She is Size 26-28 & finds it really hard to get around, even going to the toilet is a challenge.'
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I'm dribbling urine, is there anything that can help me?
Firstly, I would suggest that you see your GP for a full check-up, as one of the common health issues of a man of your age is the prostate. The GP...
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I have noticed a heavy dragging sensation in my genital area and can’t seem to work out why?
There are absolutely things that you can do to address and minimise your bladder weakness and no reason to sit by and live with it. Firstly, you...
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How can I find out which pad I should be wearing?
It sounds like you could benefit from seeing a Continence Advisor who can help you to find the correct aid. The Continence Advisor can also give yo...
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My father has recently been diagnosed with alzheimers, he is 89 and has heavy incontinence.
Dear ZK, From the protection you have selected, it seems that your father may be requiring product that is more protective than pads or liners. ...
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I experience heavy menstrual bleeding at night and pads aren't enough to stop from destroying the sheets and my underwear. Would your products help with this problem? Or is the absorbency area the same as on a normal overnight pad? Thanks!
I'm so sorry to hear about your problem. You could definitely try the Depend Underwear which have a much heavier capacity than the other "fema...
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I have prostate cancer and have to have surgery to remove the prostate, I will always be incontinent what can I do?
The good news is that incontinence following prostate surgery generally lessens within six months to one year – and in many cases continence is ful...
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I'm not able to stop wetting myself, what should I do?
It is important to know that if you stop drinking water, the bladder muscles can become weaker, as it does not need to work to contain the urine. Y...
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My mother lives with us and has accidents now and again, what can I do to help her?
One of the main reasons elderly people are admitted into Aged Care facilities is because of urinary and faecal incontinence, as it impacts on all a...
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How do I mask the unpleasant smell from the pads?
Firstly, if using incontinence aids to contain urine you should not use any other creams or lotions at the same time. The creams impact on the eff...
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Why are pads so expensive?
The person you care for should be eligible for some assistance through one or both of the State and Federal Continence Subsidy Schemes, depending o...
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I leak urine and have tried wearing my wife’s pads but get very embarrassed as it’s bulky, is there anything else I can wear so people can’t see it?
Yes, absolutely there are other products that you can wear, specifically designed for men and to be discreet, such as the Depend Male Guard. You...
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Can bowel incontinence be helped by pelvic floor muscles exercises?
Muscle-strengthening exercises (pelvic floor exercises) can be very helpful in treating bowel incontinence. Pelvic floor exercises are done by cont...
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My husband is undergoing radiation therapy. He has bowel incontinence. Do you make a product for this problem?
Sorry to hear about your husband's prostate cancer. The Depend Fitted Briefs is suitable for bowel incontinence and is available from pharmacies. P...
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I have IBS & diverticultist.I find it hotter weather the pants are not as comfortable to wear. What type of pad would you suggest I use?
Hi Christine, There is a great range of pad products available from the Poise brand that vary in length, thickness and absorbency. You can expl...
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I'm on diuretic tablets,to stimulate fluid loss,because of cellulitis of the legs.Sometimes i can be caught short.
You may like to try the male guards product if there are only a few drops here and there. This product is comfortable and is highly absorbent. I...
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Do you still make Depend Underwear Super Plus Absorbency Extra small? I can't find it on your website. Is there a similar product 1 size bigger?
Unfortunately the extra small has been deleted from our "incontinence products":/incontinence-aids/ range. There are a few alternative op...
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I have a bowel problem, can i still wear Depend?
Depend is suitable for bowel problems. Depending on the severity of the bowel problem, you may like to try Depend Underwear which are available at ...
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Is there any reason why you don't include information about medical/illness related incontinence on the website? Things like MS.
Thanks for your feedback. "Incontinence":/ is not an illness and typically caused by another condition such as MS. We will be upgrading o...