Bladder weakness shouldn’t stop you living life to the full – the problem is often surmountable and always manageable.

If you experience bladder problems or incontinence, you’re not alone. Over 600,000 New Zealand men and women of all ages have bladder or bowel control problems, often as a result of an underlying medical condition or physical changes to the body.

MANAGING THE PROBLEM
Bladder weakness can be managed so you can continue living a full and active life, doing all the things you’ve enjoyed for years.

Pelvic floor exercises and bladder training programmes can help you strengthen the muscles in the pelvic area and hold on longer between toilet visits.
But for everyday steadfast protection, the DEPEND^® range offers extra-absorbent products that are so comfortable and discreet you can do all your normal activities without a worry.

DEPEND^® UNDERWEAR
DEPEND^® Underwear is ideal for heavier or continuous bladder weakness. And brand new to the market is DEPEND^®’s gender specific underwear, shaped specially to fit men and women.
Available in medium for men and medium and large sizes for women, DEPEND^® Underwear now comes in a closer fit, for greater protection and comfort.

Made from soft, breathable stretchy material, you can comfortably pull this product on and off just like regular underwear.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF BLADDER WEAKNESS
Bladder weakness can take on different forms, including:
Stress incontinence – loss of urine following coughing, sneezing, lifting, bending or any other physical movement.
Urgency – a frequent, strong desire to pass urine.
Urge incontinence – a sudden desire to empty the bladder, without enough time to make it to the toilet.
Reflex incontinence – a loss of urine without any bladder sensation.
Overflow incontinence – urine loss due to an obstruction causing an excessive build-up in pressure.
Continuous incontinence – ongoing loss of urine at all times.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF DEPEND^®

• The only gender-specificunderwear in New Zealand
• Protection against heavierbladder weakness
• Breathable, elasticised waist provides a close, comfortable fit
• Cloth-like outer cover offers comfort and reduces noise when walking
• Gentle leg elastics provide better protection.

DEPEND^® MALE GUARDS
In addition to underwear, Depend also makes guards for men, specifically designed for the male anatomy with a cup-like shape for a better fit!

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