Leakage/Output

Frequency and leakage are the two biggest factors in determining the right product for you. Different products are made for different levels of leakage, so it’s important to consider what level of protection you will need. Here’s a guide to help you know what products are made for what leakage:

Bladder Control Pads: Very light to light leakage (a few drops or a very light dribble).
Protective Underwear: Moderate leakage (light dribbles or small trickle)
Adult Briefts: Heavy urinary leakage or any fecal leakage.

Consider how much leakage you experience, and how often it occurs. Understanding this will help narrow the search and bring closer to the right incontinence product.

Mobility

Some products are not easy to use for people with certain difficulties. For example; a person in a wheelchair will have difficulty with protective underwear, so a different would be a better solution.

When thinking about your own mobility, consider these questions: Can I stand up or dress myself? How long does it take? Is it difficult or painful for me to move? The answers to these will help you to refine your incontinence product search.

Size

Incontinence product sizes are not as simple as just Small, Medium, and Large. Your height, weight and/or waist size are also important (typically, these are measured the same as your clothing). The products are designed to work best when they are properly fitted, so knowing sizing information is important to successful management of incontinence.

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