These questions might be similar to 'I suffer from severe urinary incontinence following Prostate Cancer 2.5 years ago. '
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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 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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What are the chances of regaining bladder control after prostate cancer surgery (my partner's op was 14 months ago & is only 57 years old)
Suffering from incontinence after prostate cancer surgery is a very common problem and your partner should not feel embarrassed or ashamed about th...
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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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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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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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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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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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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'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 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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Where can I buy the larger size in the Depend Underwear we used to buy large 77-118kg only can get medium now.
There is a large size Depend Underwear for Men available now. You can ask your pharmacist to order the product for you (it is called Depend Underwe...
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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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Soaked underwear at the end of the day
It sounds like it may be sweat or it may be slight urinary incontinence. This is not something to be embarrassed about as incontinence is often cau...
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We used to purchased Depend Guards for men from Coles Penrith NSW but unfortunatly this great product is no longer available.
Dear John, Thanks for your comments about the Depend Guards for Men and I am sorry to hear that you are no longer able to purchase it from Coles. ...
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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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which stores sell depend male guards?
Depend Male Guards and other "incontinence products":/incontinence-aids/ are sold in pharmacy and soon they will be sold on Woolworths