Anyone tried period pants for mild incontinence? How did you get on?

Espee - I posted on a previous thread about my efforts to deal with stress incontinence, over years. GP, physio, gynaecologist, special clinic, electronic stimulator, etc. The only thing I didn't try was surgery as seems to have mixed success.

When I have achieved partial improvement, I then get a cold, and frequent coughing seems to weaken the pelvic floor muscles further.

It seems that it is not always as easy to treat as some would suggest, hence all the products available. I suspect many who use them have consulted GP etc and only use pads when treatment hasn't worked.

Farmor15 I'm the same - I go along nicely for days or weeks and then I get a cold or a flare-up of my rheumatoid arthritis and I need a pad again. At my age (76) and with my health problems I don't think pelvic floor excercises would make any difference. (they haven't in the past.)
I would like a more sustainable and discreet way of dealing with the problem though, and period pants sound like they are worth a try.

My girls use period pants for periods and are full of praise for them. They don’t chafe like pads can, are more comfortable than tampons and less fiddly than moon cups.

They don’t leak and don’t feel damp or smell - if I was still in need of such products I’d be trying them out! The Primark version is a lot cheaper than most brands - £13 for three, I think.

Thank you, Shysal ?

If the NHS pads we used for FiL are anything to go by -dont go there! (Obviously they are going to be the cheapest option) we ended up topping up the vouchers to buy some that actually worked!
I sneezed the other day and enjoyed my baptism into the ranks of the occasional p****r!! Very disconcerting and I'm now wondering, as I use pants liners jic I have a leak , often I end up chucking out an unused clean liner and I feel so guilty at the sheer wastefulness not only the things themselves but the money I'm literally chucking in the bin! Any tips ladies??

Agree with Gabrielle - DH is incontinent following surgery and the NHS pads were useless. Using pads that work is expensive but at least reduce the laundry a bit.

Have twice had in-patient procedures for my incontinence. Yes, have also done all the exercises, etc. Have for many years used Sainsbury (or Tesco) own incontinence pads during the day. Fortunately, at night the only time I need these is if I am unwell with a cold or cough, etc.
These little pads give me confidence, and definitely help me. They are disposable and work at 10p per pad.
I dispose of them inside the same little nappy bag type things I get for disposing of my ostomy bags, etc.
Never tried to get these 'on the NHS' - would not do so, it is small items like this that so add to the NHS prescription bills. Neither have I ever thought about using specail incontinence knickers - these seem very expensive and then will need to be washed, etc., so would need to have several. At present my annual bill for purchasing these supermarket pads works out under forty pounds a year and no fuss.

My Kegel8 machine has saved my dignity. I do exercises as well, but just sitting reading for forty minutes while the machine does it’s job, is almost a luxury!

Have a look a look at the confitex.co.uk website. Again expensive, but designed specifically for bladder leaks.

Thank you all for your insights. Gelisajams - I'll be having a look at Confitex - yet another option, thank you. I'm going to look at WUKA, yet another option.
I think these pants are certainly well worth a trial!

There are different types of nhs pads. Speak to your continence nurse if the ones you get aren't good enough.

A relative told me that her problem with occasional leaks turned out to be caused by undiagnosed T2 diabetes.
Once it was diagnosed and under control with diet & exercise, the leaks stopped.

Inspired by this thread I ordered some “period pants” from the long river company. When they arrived it turned out they were designed to be worn in conjunction with tampons or pads for periods , but nothing daunted I gave them a try anyway and my only comment would be that they are, well, a bit “warm” (particularly in the recent hot weather)
I think a washable bamboo panty liner plus reasonably substantial cotton knickers would be more than adequate for the odd stress or “sneeze “ or giggle leak. And possibly healthier.

I made my own pads easily using a bought liner as a pattern, some towelling and brushed cotton. They are soft and comfortable, stitched into my pants. Easy to wash and when the pants wear out I unpick them and stitch into a new pair. They wouldn't cope with large scale accidents but are fine for occasional dribbles and give the same reassurance as daily liners without the guilt of disposables. I'm trying to limit single use plastic and couldn't continue spending lots of money and adding to the world's mountains of waste.

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My daughter buys her period pants at M and S. I believe she gets 3 pairs for £18.

Yes I bought those from M&S, but I still use a pantiliner as well.

crazyH

Yes I bought those from M&S, but I still use a pantiliner as well.

Do you? Why? They come in light, medium and heavy flow.

Hithere

If anybody can sew,
The fabric called zorb is amazing

Combine with with pul and soft cotton - a winner combination

So are sanitary products!

nandad

Hithere

If anybody can sew,
The fabric called zorb is amazing

Combine with with pul and soft cotton - a winner combination

So are sanitary products!

Wrong post quoted!
Sanitary products incur 20% VAT too.