Choosing the right absorbent products to deal with urinary incontinence depends on the severity of your leakage. For instance, if you only leak light amounts of urine, up to ¾ of a cup, then panty liners or sanitary pads will usually do the job.
For more moderate to heavy leakage, more than ¾ of a cup, you will be better off using specific products designed for urinary incontinence. These include open-sided undergarments, protective underwear, fitted briefs, and refastenable underwear. These are the typical kinds of products that fall into the category of “adult diapers.”
Luckily, today’s adult diapers are much more streamlined and comfortable than baby diapers. Many of the products are made of soft cloth-like material, and feel similar to regular underwear.
There are also re-usable versions of urinary incontinence products, which usually consist of a plastic or rubber outer protective layer, and replaceable pads on the inside. While these re-usable products cost less to use than disposable products (which can cost $200-$400 per month and are usually not covered by insurance), many women find these products uncomfortable to wear because they do not “breathe.”
Products for Women’s Urinary Incontinence
The bottom line for choosing the right absorbent product to deal with your urinary incontinence is that you will probably have to try several different products and brands before you find a solution that fits. Your choice needs to do three things:
1. Handle your urinary leakage issues
2. Fit your budget
3. Meet your comfort needs
There is, of course, always the option of exploring treatment options for women’s urinary incontinence with your doctor. Coping with urine leakage is one thing … curing it is a whole different approach. Even if you have already tried a conservative therapy or two for urine leakage, you shouldn’t be discouraged if they didn’t cure your problem right away. Sometimes a combination of multiple conservative therapies may be needed, or even minor surgery, to correct your urinary incontinence.
If you still seek more solutions for your urinary incontinence, these resources may help:
Find the Right Doctor
Discreet Online Resources for Women’s Urinary Incontinence