What Are The Most Absorbent Urinary Incontinence Pads For Women?
A question we are frequently asked is what are the most absorbent urinary incontinence pads for women? Is it Poise pads, Beyond pads, Prevail pads or some other brand? The numbers and sizes of pads for urinary incontinence for women have grown tremendously. In the early days, Poise had only 2 sizes, now they have 11! They keep getting bigger and bigger. The really big ones are called Ultimate pads and can be up to 16” long. The Poise pad line has absorbencies ranging from a pantiliner for incontinence to an Ultimate long size. The large pads are sometimes referred to as denial pads because some women are denying that they have an incontinence issue and would prefer to wear a pad than an adult diaper-like product.XP Medical offers a range of the most absorbent pads for urinary incontinence for women including Poise Maximum and Ultimate, Prevail Maximum and Ultimate, and Beyond Ultimate and Overnight. There are also very highly absorbent pads by Attends, Prevail and Beyond. We really like the new Prevail lineup. In lab tests, they actually performed better than Poise pads and they cost 1/3 less. That is good value. Check them out. They are all made in the U.S.A. in PA. There are good reasons for a woman to choose the most absorbent urinary incontinence pads over a pull-on underwear. The first is cost. The largest pads cost up to 40% less than pull-on underwear. Comfort. Pads are smaller and less occlusive. You won’t get as hot. Discretion. The largest pads are more discreet than the smallest pull-on underwear. Normalcy. Many women have been used to wearing pads since they were 12 years old. It’s much better than feeling like you’re wearing a diaper. Plus, you can tell people you’re wearing a pad, not a pull-on. You’re wearing Poise, not Depend. Dignity. You’ll feel better knowing that you’re normal. After all, one in three women experiences what is referred to as LBL or light bladder leakage. The Poise spokesperson refers to it as ‘spritzing’.
Prevention of Adult Diaper Rash
Incontinence is an ongoing and at times overwhelming challenge for many people - much of it psychological. Whether you are dealing with incontinence yourself or you are a caregiver for someone who is dealing with incontinence, you can find that this problem has many different challenges. Unfortunately, one of the most common challenges is the occurrence of rash and other skin issues. Many incontinence sufferers and caregivers find that they have to deal with the ongoing obstacle of keeping their skin healthy while using incontinence pads or adult diapers. The good news is that by taking some simple precautions you can prevent diaper rash and help to prevent painful and potentially serious infections. Here is what you need to know about preventing diaper rash. Only about half of all adult diaper changes include a wipe to clean urine and fecal matter from the skin. Together these can cause skin breakdown, especially on older, compromised skin. You wouldn't change a babies diaper without using a wipe, but for some reason, many adult diaper changes do not include a wipe, so that is my first recommendation. Know what is causing it - The first step in preventing adult diaper rash is to know what is causing it. There can be different factors that will make diaper rash much worse or more common. If the patient is not changing their incontinence undergarment enough or if they are dietary issues, they can contribute to the incidences of rash. It should never be accepted that rash is a part of incontinence. Treating rash is very possible if the underlying cause if known. Take the time to change - Many times a person with incontinence feels that they don't have to change their incontinence undergarment on a regular basis or they are simply unable to. This is an open invitation to diaper rash. The incontinence product that is being used should be changed on a regular basis in order to keep the moisture and the bacteria away from skin. If the person with incontinence is unable to do this for themselves then the caregiver will need to make sure that this happens. Use the right incontinence supplies-Many times adult diaper rash is the result of not using the right incontinence supplies. It is critical that the person with incontinence is wearing the right incontinence undergarment. In addition, the incontinence product or adult diaper should be the right size and absorbency. Not using the right size or absorbency can lead to this problem. Finally, manufacturers of incontinence undergarments understand that men and women have very different needs when it comes to incontinence. This makes it crucial that the patient with incontinence is using the incontinence supplies that are made for their gender. Remember to use a wipe to cleanse the skin. Consider using creams and powder - Protection from diaper rash is not just found in the incontinence product that is used. People with incontinence and caregivers can take proactive steps to make sure that the chances of diaper rash are reduced by using skin cream and talcum power to protect the skin. There are many different formulations of creams that can protect delicate skin that is exposed to urinary and fecal matter. Many people also find that using talcum powder can help to keep the skin dry and provide a protective barrier, as well. Think of these three steps to effective skin care: Cleanse, Moisturize and Protect. See a doctor if it persists - Finally, it is important that if the diaper rash has not been cleared up by any of the above listed measures the patient should see a doctor. Diaper rash is more than just an uncomfortable nuisance. Patients with rash are at risk for far more serious infections and skin issues so they should make sure that if they have persistent diaper rash they see their health care provider. This is important for obtaining medical assistance in order to prevent more serious medical problems.
A Review of the Best Incontinence Products
One of the major challenges of managing incontinence is finding the right product to use. It can be overwhelming when you are considering the many options, styles, and brand names. If you are new to the world of incontinence products then reading a review can be a helpful guide to get you started. However, it should be noted that there is no substitute for actually trying out products and finding the right one to meet your needs or those of the person you are caring for. Keep in mind that it can be a trial and error process but with some diligence and education you can find the product that will best help you to manage your incontinence symptoms or the symptoms of your loved one. Here is a review of some of the best incontinence products- Abena Abri-Flex-This product has been reviewed as "perhaps the finest pull-up available anywhere. Users say that the high elastic thread count and elasticized crotch contribute to a good fit with less chance of leaking. This entire product line offers a wide variety of styles and incontinence product options. You can purchase full adult diapers(briefs) that are either pull up or have recloseable tabs. In addition, they offer different sizes and levels of absorbency in pads that can be used in conjunction with the incontinence underwear. Many people prefer Abena incontinence products because of their focus on green manufacturing. The products are made with very little waste and use materials that only harvested from reforested areas. While they are little pricey then other brands they are viewed as high quality product for anyone dealing with incontinence. Attends-This product line offers two styles of disposable underwear. These are Attends Underwear Super Plus Absorbency with Leakage Barriers and Attends Underwear Extra Absorbency. It is important to note that while both products have the same basic design, the Super Plus style has inner leg cuffs, which act as an additional barrier. Users of this product have rated it as having excellent leakage protection at an affordable price. However, the comparative tests rate both kinds of Attends Underwear at just over half the absorbency of the Abena Abri-Flex. Which mean that while it's a good budget choice, it may not be as appropriate for severe incontinence or extended wear.
Value Options- XP Medical
XP Medical promises to offer the best prices for online incontinence products. There is no middleman involved because we buy directly from the manufacturer, and we ship our products from our own warehouses. There are never any hidden costs involved and the savings are passed on to you. Because we keep our prices as low as possible for our customers, we believe each item you purchase offers added value for the top-quality incontinence products we offer at XP Medical. Here are a few of our value options available to you with our adult briefs: Abena Delta Form 2, Attends Waistband Style and Attends Overnight Breathable Briefs, Molicare Slip Super Plus Briefs, and Tranquility ATN All-Through-The-Night Disposable Briefs. Although we offer many other brands, these are some of our value options for incontinence products that will save you money while providing outstanding protection against leaks and odor. If you prefer pull-on underwear, our value options include Attends Super Plus Pull-on Underwear and Seni Active Super Plus. Pull-on underwear for urinary incontinence or bowel incontinence are made just like regular underwear and are designed to be worn in the same way. They are perfect if you enjoy an active lifestyle and can be worn with any type clothing. Unlike adult briefs, shoes and clothing will need to be removed with pull-on incontinence products, but there are a few brands that feature tear -away sides for easier removal. Incontinence pads and male guards will offer greater protection against wetness and odor than many people may think. In fact, bladder control pads and male guards can accommodate up to a large gush of fluid at one time, but will not provide protection from full bladder loss; you will need to opt instead for an adult brief or pull-on disposable underwear. XP Medical offers several highly absorbent pads that will save you money. Abena Abri-Let Normal, Abena Abri-Man Formula 1 Guards, Abena Abri-Man Formula 2 Guards, and Absorbency Plus (A+) Booster Pads Regular. We also offer the Abena Abri-Fit Soft Cotton Fixing Pants and Abena Abri-Fit Mesh Fixing Pants that are designed to wear with pads in order to provide better protection from leaks and accidents. The Cotton Fixing Pants and Mesh Fixing Pants are unisex and are machine washable. They provide a body-close fit to ensure ultimate protection that you can count on while you carry out your routine schedule each day. These are just some of the name brands we have to offer at XP Medical that will save you money. You can further save by taking advantage of buying by the case for an even greater reduction in price, and we ship directly to your home or office in discreet boxes or packaging.
