Tips for Incontinence

You are not alone

You’re not alone. Bladder leakage is much more common than most people think. It is estimated that 1 in every 10 people live with incontinence, and unreported cases put the number much higher.

Help is available

Urinary incontinence is not an inevitable result of aging. It has a variety of causes and, luckily, there are many effective treatments available. If you live with incontinence, don’t wait to seek advice from your health care professional.  They can assess, treat, and support you, and develop a manageable course of action for your condition.

Stay hydrated

Dark and concentrated urine can irritate your bladder and worsen urinary frequency, urgency, and leaks. Drink 1,5-2 liters of fluids per day to help keep your urinary system healthy. Drinking alcohol or caffeine can make incontinence worse.

Choose the right product

Unlike regular hygiene pads, incontinence products are designed to prevent leakages, encapsulate odor, and stay in place. With the right incontinence product you will feel confident and ready to take on any activity.

A strong pelvic floor and bladder

There are different exercises you can do to strengthen your pelvic floor and bladder, depending on the type of incontinence you have.

Learn more about how to do pelvic floor exercises and bladder training here.

Prevent urinary tract infections

It is important to keep your perineal area dry and clean to avoid urinary tract infections (UTIs) and skin irritations. Change your incontinence product when it is wet and use a no-rinse product such as intimate wet wipes. This will also help minimize odor.

Enjoy an active lifestyle

With the right incontinence product, you can keep doing the activities you love whether that is getting on the trampoline with your kids or grandkids, trekking, cycling, or something else entirely. Maintaining a healthy body also reduces pressure on your pelvic floor.

Live the active life you deserve

We want to help you live the life you deserve. Therefore, our goal is to create products that help you sustain a high quality of life. ABENA’s pads, shields, and pants are designed to stay in place, ensure a dry surface, and encapsulate odor.