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How to Choose an Incontinence Brief

Monday, September 20th, 2010

Choosing the right incontinence brief to suit your needs can be difficult. There are many styles, levels of absorbency and materials to from which to choose, which can make the right selection difficult. Here is how to choose an incontinence brief that will allow you to accomplish all that you want to in your life without feeling burdened by incontinence.

In choosing an absorbency, you will want to ask yourself what your requirements are. Do you suffer from mild bladder incontinence with only the occasional leakage problem, or do you leak constantly and heavily? Answering this question will help to steer you towards the right absorbency incontinence brief.

Style is also important and can help you to focus less on your bladder weakness. These days, incontinence briefs are designed to look like normal underwear, so that no one except you need know that you have an incontinence problem. For women, choices include PVC incontinence briefs, polyester-cotton blends that resemble normal underwear and others. Men can choose between incontinence briefs that resemble normal men’s underwear or boxer-style briefs.

One of the most important decisions you will need to make concerns whether you wish to use disposable or washable incontinence briefs. Disposable pants offer convenience as they can be discarded when soiled, but they may be more expensive. A washable incontinence brief may be washed and used multiple times, saving money.
It may sound complicated, but deciding on an incontinence brief does not have to be difficult. If you require assistance choosing an incontinence brief, you may wish to call DryForLife’s free advice line for help. DryForLife’s courteous and friendly staff members will be happy to assist you in finding the right incontinence products to suit your lifestyle.

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Light Bladder Weakness

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

Often, when we think of the word incontinence, we picture the worst-case scenario, in which a person (typically thought of as elderly) experiences the complete and total loss of any control over bowel or bladder. Although this may be true in some cases, there are also many people, especially women, who experience only light or mild bladder weakness.

In fact, this may be the norm rather than the exception. It is difficult to know true numbers affected, as not everyone seeks help for this problem, especially if it is mild. Perhaps you experience only very light incontinence at infrequent times. Many women bear this burden secretly, too embarrassed to mention it to their doctor. If this describes your situation, there are many reasons why you may be experiencing light bladder weakness.

Light bladder weakness may be the result of pregnancy, childbirth or hormonal changes which take place as we age. Women’s bodies undergo many changes as a result of the stresses placed upon it by virtue of being female. The same wondrous capability a woman’s body has to create life can also “backfire”, resulting in changes to the female body that make it more vulnerable to the development of incontinence.

The good news is that there is help available. The problem can often be cured with a visit to your doctor, who can help to determine the best course of action for you. Thankfully, there are also discreet products available, in the form of pantyliners and thin pads to help you feel secure and confident, allowing you to live life to the fullest.

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