Personal Preferences

Incontinence is an intimate problem associated with stigma and managing bladder and bowel leakage is not always straightforward. It is important that, when there is a choice of products available, you consider your personal preferences.

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Important points to consider
Tips from product users

Important points to consider

Make sure you have looked through the other information in the section ‘About you’. Having done that, you should have a good idea which product groups might help you and some of the features of products that you need.
Although there are only a few product groups (pads, devices, catheters), within most groups there are several different makes (brands) of product to choose from.
Once you have established the availability of products that you are interested in, your personal preference will be a deciding factor in which products you choose.
Do you prefer the style or look of one product over the other? This sometimes happen with pads that come in different colours, have patterns or are plain.
Some products are supplied with ‘add ons’ that may make them more appealing to you. For example, they come with containers, or the manufacturer supplies disposal bags.
Remember, you have to live with your bladder or bowel leakage, not your helpers or the product manufacturers!
Don’t be afraid to say what your preferences are when talking to your health care professional. They are there to work with you for the best possible outcome for you.

Tips from product users

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Your personal preferences

Important points to consider
Tips from product users

Important points to consider

Make sure you have looked through the other information in the section ‘About you’. Having done that, you should have a good idea which product groups might help you and some of the features of products that you need.
Although there are only a few product groups (pads, devices, catheters), within most groups there are several different makes (brands) of product to choose from.
Once you have established the availability of products that you are interested in, your personal preference will be a deciding factor in which products you choose.
Do you prefer the style or look of one product over the other? This sometimes happen with pads that come in different colours, have patterns or are plain.
Some products are supplied with ‘add ons’ that may make them more appealing to you. For example, they come with containers, or the manufacturer supplies disposal bags.
Remember, you have to live with your bladder or bowel leakage, not your helpers or the product manufacturers!
Don’t be afraid to say what your preferences are when talking to your health care professional. They are there to work with you for the best possible outcome for you.