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Pelvic Organ Prolapse <p>I have had leaking issues since my 4 th baby 2000. I love that the products have become sleaker and more femine!!! I used to be secretive about my leaking, embarrassed. Then i spoke up to a f...
by Candace  |   Sep 03 2018 06:47 PM   |  Likes (0)
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Delaying Going to the Urologist? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t A yoga enthusiast and avid bicyclist, Marla was shocked when she started noticing she could no longer control her bladder. It was an unexpected symptom from a recent surgery and in spite of eighteen...
by Depend Team  |   Jul 13 2016 01:46 AM   |  Likes (0)
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Can Deodorant Be Used to Reduce Groin Sweating? | Depend Can deodorant that’s used under the arms be used in the groin area to help cut down the perspiration from wearing protection? Using an antiperspirant – rather than a deodorant – is a valid remedy ...
by Depend Team  |   Dec 09 2015 12:35 AM   |  Likes (0)
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What is Spastic Bladder? | Depend What is spastic bladder and how is it different from overactive bladder? Overactive bladder and spastic bladder are basically the same condition characterized by uncontrolled bladder spasms that l...
by Depend Team  |   Dec 09 2015 12:34 AM   |  Likes (1)
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Can You Use Olive Oil on Rashes? | Depend Is it okay to use olive oil on rashes that can come with wearing protection? Olive oil, as well as many other oils including coconut or hemp seed, can be effective home remedies for helping to pre...
by Depend Team  |   Dec 09 2015 12:27 AM   |  Likes (0)
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What is Interstitial Cystitis & Does It Cause Incontinence? What is interstitial cystitis (IC) and how does it cause or relate to incontinence?   Interstitial cystitis is a painful bladder syndrome that is difficult to diagnose due to its various and oft...
by Depend Team  |   Dec 02 2015 08:37 PM   |  Likes (0)
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What’s a Sphincterotomy & How Does It Work? | Depend What is a sphincterotomy and how does it work? Will it stop the pain I'm experiencing from Interstitial Cystitis (IC)?   A sphincterotomy or bladder outlet surgery involves a small scope being i...
by Depend Team  |   Dec 02 2015 08:37 PM   |  Likes (0)
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What’s a Video Cystometric Dynamic Test? | Depend My doctor has ordered a video cystometric dynamic test. What is it and what should I expect?   Urodynamic testing measures how well the bladder fills and empties, the sensation in the bladder, a...
by Depend Team  |   Dec 02 2015 08:36 PM   |  Likes (0)
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What Are Prostate Stones & Can They Cause Cancer? | Depend I think I have prostate stones, though my doctor doesn't agree. What are they and can they cause bladder leaks?   Prostate stones are tiny and caused by prostate secretions that calcify and do n...
by Depend Team  |   Dec 02 2015 08:36 PM   |  Likes (0)
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Can Foley Catheters Cause Cancer? | Depend My doctor says that Foley catheters cause cancer. Is that true?   Chronic use of a Foley catheter, or any catheter, can lead to urinary tract infections or other infections within the bladder, a...
by Depend Team  |   Dec 02 2015 08:35 PM   |  Likes (0)
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Can medications cause bladder leaks? | Depend Are there medications that CAUSE bladder leaks? I went on a new prescription and as soon as I started it, I started having urge incontinence, thought that’s not listed as a side effect for this drug...
by Depend Team  |   Nov 30 2015 08:27 PM   |  Likes (0)
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Can stress cause bladder leaks? | Depend Can stress contribute to Overactive Bladder? When I’m having a rough time at work, I seem to leak more.   During periods of stress, the body releases neurochemicals that cause inflammation, whic...
by Depend Team  |   Nov 30 2015 08:25 PM   |  Likes (0)
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Medications for Incontinence: What Are the Most Effective Ones and How Do They Work? Medications for Incontinence:  What Are the Most Effective Ones and How Do They Work?     Written by Urologist and Sexual Health Expert Dr. Jennifer Berman   Over the past decade, the medi...
by Depend Team  |   Nov 23 2015 09:56 PM   |  Likes (0)
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Can electrical stimulation reduce or eliminate urinary incontinence? Are electrical stimulation treatments effective for reducing or eliminating urinary incontinence? How do they work and what conditions benefit the most?Electrical stimulation is a form of biofeedback ...
by Depend Team  |   Feb 11 2015 02:57 AM   |  Likes (0)
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Can bladder training alleviate my leaks? What is bladder training? How does it help reduce incontinence?Bladder training is a form of behavior therapy that can be a useful part of the treatment for urinary incontinence. Bladder training refe...
by Depend Team  |   Feb 11 2015 02:53 AM   |  Likes (1)
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Why Do I Leak? The Primary Causes of Urinary Incontinence in Women Written by Urologist and Sexual Health Expert Dr. Jennifer BermanUrinary incontinence is the accidental or unintentional loss/leakage of urine. This is not only an embarrassing problem; it’s one that ...
by Depend Team  |   Jan 17 2015 07:20 AM   |  Likes (2)
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Myth or Truth? Check Out These Bladder Basics We don’t think about our bladders much, until they start leaking. Then we want facts, and fast! But there are lots of myths about what “normal” bladder activity is … and some of those myths need busti...
by Depend Team  |   Jan 29 2014 01:22 AM   |  Likes (0)
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What If? A Powerful Question to Ask Yourself [i]What if I started getting up an hour earlier to exercise?What if I didn’t let my bladder leakage prevent me from living the active lifestyle I want?[/i][i]What if I decided to do something complete...
by Depend Team  |   Jul 09 2013 05:24 AM   |  Likes (0)
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What Are You Thankful For? A Question That Can Change Your Life Most of us just plug along, living our lives, getting through our days without giving much thought to how much control we have over our feelings about the ups and downs we go through. We might think, ...
by Depend Team  |   Apr 26 2013 12:23 AM   |  Likes (0)
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What Now? Advice for Newbies from the Depend Community When you first start experiencing leaks – whether a trickle or a surge – it can send your head spinning with anxiety and confusion. What should you do next? Who can you turn to for advice? A few month...
by Depend Team  |   Apr 16 2013 04:07 AM   |  Likes (0)
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What’s Food Got to Do With It? The Nutrition Connection Eating healthier foods—and avoiding some foods altogether—can make for better bladder control. Even the simplest dietary modifications can have a big impact on bladder leakage. Bladder leakage, diet, ...
by Depend Team  |   Nov 10 2011 08:46 AM   |  Likes (0)
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Can We Talk? A bit hesitant to broach the subject of incontinence with your doctor? It's not uncommon. Many women are uncomfortable talking about such a personal topic. That feeling of uncertainty can be compounde...
by Depend Team  |   Aug 26 2010 02:02 AM   |  Likes (0)
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