Living with Incontinence

Stay confidently in control. For many, incontinence is linked with a medical condition. TENA’s range of articles provide valuable information to help you understand, improve and manage your incontinence.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

How to Choose the Right Absorbency Incontinence Products

Incontinence is a common concern for many individuals, and selecting the appropriate absorbency l...
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Am I Leaking Amniotic Fluid or Urine?

Pregnancy is a time of numerous changes and uncertainties, and one common concern for expectant m...
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Why Do I Have A Weak Bladder? And How To Resolve It?

If you find yourself constantly rushing to the bathroom, feeling like you can't hold it in, and o...
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Urge Urinary Incontinence and Bladder Spasm

We discuss some of the most important things to know about bladder spasms and urge urinary incont...
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Tips to Empty your Bladder Completely

Urine left in the bladder after voiding can cause issues, so follow these simple steps to ensure ...
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Is urinary retention dangerous?

Urinary retention, the inability to empty the bladder, can be acute or chronic, and yes, acute ur...
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Is Frequent Urination a Type of Incontinence?

Having to urinate more than eight times in a 24-hour period is considered ‘frequent’, but it does...
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Overactive Bladder in Men: Causes & Treatments

Affecting around 30% of men, an overactive bladder can cause incontinence and social isolation. D...
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Tips for Carers: Managing incontinence at home

Looking after someone with continence issues can be tiring, so make sure you have all the tips to...
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The Psychological Impact of Incontinence

Incontinence doesn’t just present as a physical condition; the emotional and psychological impact...
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Tips for Carers: Discussing Incontinence

The realisation that the person you’re caring for is incontinent can be confronting, but ignoring...
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10 Tips for Managing Urinary Incontinence in Winter

Cold weather can have a detrimental effect on incontinence, but with these tips, you’ll feel in c...
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Anaesthesia and Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is a complication that arises after spinal anaesthesia. Find out how and who...
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Incontinence can take a psychological toll on men

The impact of a weak bladder can be more than physical. Make sure you’re aware of the indicators ...
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Bladder Infection: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

If you’re experiencing acute pain when urinating, frequently passing cloudy, bloody and unpleasan...
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Bladder Pain & Painful Bladder Syndrome

Several factors can contribute to bladder pain, which primarily affects women and can be excrucia...
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Common Myths & Misconceptions About The Pelvic Floor

There are many misconceptions about the pelvic floor muscle and exercising it. Read on to discove...
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Does Dementia Cause Incontinence?

Dementia can contribute to incontinence, but there are ways to improve and manage the situation.
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What's a Little Urine Leakage & Its Causes?

Although it feels like the last thing you want to talk about, when raising continence issues with...
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Double Incontinence

Having urinary and faecal incontinence is called Double Incontinence. This article provides detai...
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Dress For Confidence

Don’t let a weak bladder cramp your style. With these tips and a bit of thought, you’ll be dresse...
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Can An Enlarged Prostate or Prostate Surgery Cause Incontinence

An enlarged prostate or the effects of surgery of the prostate are the most common underlying cau...
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11 Tips for Managing Incontinence

Some people with urinary incontinence feel like they have to put limits on their life for fear of...
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Foods and Drinks to Avoid

The bladder collects fluid, toxins and other waste products filtered from your blood by your kidn...
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Nocturia or Frequent Urination at Night

Medically known as Nocturia, this annoying condition can stand between you and a good night’s rest.
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Functional Incontinence – Men

Although it may not be possible to correct the cause of functional incontinence, there are ways t...
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What is Functional Incontinence, its Causes & Treatments?

Functional incontinence can be very frustrating for sufferers and carers. Putting the right manag...
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How Sneezing Can Cause Incontinence

Hay fever alone is an irritating affliction but, combined with incontinence,and it can be downrig...
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What is bowel & faecal incontinence and how diet can prevent it?

If constipation or diarrhoea is the cause of faecal leakage, then paying attention to your diet c...
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How Do Male Kegels Work?

Many People Think These Exercises Are Just For Women, But Men Can Greatly Benefit From Kegels Too.
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Managing Pregnancy Incontinence

Pregnancy brings so much excitement and happiness, but it can also bring new challenges like freq...
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High Blood Pressure and Incontinence

High blood pressure increases your risk of stroke, heart attack and…incontinence.
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What is incontinence?

Incontinence, defined as the involuntary loss of urine or feces, is a condition that is rarely sp...
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Constipation & its effect on incontinence

A diet deficient in fibre will cause constipation and in turn, can have a negative impact on cont...
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Incontinence - Odour Control Technology

Odour is a major concern when managing incontinence but using products with the right technology ...
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Incontinence Affects One in Three Australian Adults

A recently released report by the Continence Foundation of Australia has found 38% of all Austral...
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Incontinence Glossary

Understanding the terms used around continence will keep you on the same page as your health care...
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Incontinence Identified as a Key Priority for the National Women's Health Strategy

The recently released National Women’s Health Strategy states that 80% of people with incontinenc...
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Incontinence in Men: Feel confident in social situations

Tips to discreetly manage male incontinence and feel secure at social events.
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Keeping a Bladder Diary for Incontinence

A bladder diary is extremely helpful in understanding precisely what’s going on with incontinence.
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How to Prevent Incontinence

Although there are effective ways to manage incontinence, preventing it before it occurs is the p...
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Irritable Bladder Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

More common among women, Irritable Bladder Syndrome involves ongoing involuntary contractions of ...
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Overflow Incontinence: Causes & Treatments

Overflow incontinence refers to constant or erratic urine flow. It happens when the bladder is un...
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Male Bowel Incontinence: Causes & Treatments

Faecal leakage often goes unreported due to embarrassment and the misconception that it’s not tre...
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Male Incontinence Devices

There is a range of products available for men to manage involuntary urine leakage. It’s worth kn...
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Male Incontinence: The Stats and Facts

The findings from this recent TENA research study on male incontinence in Australia may surprise ...
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Myths About Male Incontinence

Don’t believe everything you hear – or think - about male incontinence in men. The most common my...
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Understanding Incontinence Pads for Men

The thought of incontinence pads for men can be daunting, but the reality may be surprisingly pos...
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Menopause and Urinary Incontinence

How does Menopause affect your bladder?
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Mixed Urinary Incontinence

You may already have read about the different types of incontinence, most notably stress incontin...
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