2006-08-20 19:20:43 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
funny we talked about that at work today. I don't know what brand but at work the clients use attends. Pretty good brand
2006-08-20 19:24:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
There are several products on the market that can be used instead of pads or tampons.
Both are pull on pants that are disposable and are really designed for someone who has light incontinence but would work for this too, the only problem is that they would be very expensive compared to using pads, even if you had to change pads twice as often the pants would still cost more.
One is made by Poise and come in a pink plastic bag type package. The pants part is a stretchy cloth like material the hugs the body good so there isn't any real bad "panty line" type of problem with them. The absorbent part is more like a very large pad that runs from front to back, even up the back some.
The second one is made by Tena and is basically the same thing as the Poise pants. They are both advertised on TV so you can get an idea of what they are.
If I were to use either of them, I would probably use them over a pad to catch any "accidents" from overflow or having to wait too long to change the pad. I don't think I would use them all the time by themselves due to the cost.
Good luck.
2006-08-21 01:08:52 · answer #2 · answered by wetsaway 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
SPOILER: It's going to be graphic, and details may bother some people.
Yes, I tried everything, and I am sorry to report that nothing helped. I believe it's because the crotch and front part of the diapers are designed to trap urine, which is significantly thinner than blood, and they just cannot keep up with a heavy flow, so it settles on top and just leaks out the edges and makes a mess.
If it helps, I feel your frustration. I regularly had such heavy flow that I had to be sent home from work on a regular basis. I would wear a super tampon and a super overnight maxi pad together, and still have to go home from flow that was simply out of control.
The thing that worked for me was a procedure called a uterine ablation. It is a type of general anesthetic procedure, and what happens is the doctor goes in and destroys the lining of the uterus. There are various methods, and your doctor can tell you about those. Mine was done with what was, at the time, a fairly new technology which involved a balloon which is inflated so it is contacting all surfaces of the uterus, and which then has extremely hot water passed through it. The heat destroys the lining completely. HOWEVER, this procedure can only be done on women who are done having children or who do not intend to get pregnant, because becoming pregnant after an ablation can kill you. My doctor explained to me that I would probably not even realize I was pregnant until the bleeding started, and that the bleeding from an abladed uterus is so severe and so quick that I could literally bleed to death in the time it takes me to realize there is a problem and call for help.
If you are young, or you intend to have kids, or you aren't done having kids yet, you might talk to your doctor about birth control pills. That is the only other thing that helped me at all. I stopped taking the pill years ago, but I have noticed that there are many new formulations on the market now which are designed for specific things, so I am guessing there is one which is tailor made for heavy bleeding. I just took Triphasil for a lot of years, and those helped a lot.
The other thing you might discuss is a periodic D&C. I know that several women I know had to have those periodically. It would remove a lot of built up tissue, and then they had manageable periods for as long as 5-6 months before they would need one again.
Whatever you do, please talk to your GYN and let her know that you are having this problem. I thought I was the only one in the world with it, and I found out it is more common than most people know. She can help you best, as she will know all sorts of things you can do to help you deal with the problem. And believe me, I know it's a problem.
Best of luck to you.
2006-08-20 19:53:07 · answer #3 · answered by Bronwen 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I don't use adult diapers, but I have considered using Poise pads. My mom uses them for their original purpose, but as I'm nearing menopause, I've been having some hellacious flows, more than a tampon and overnight pad can accomodate during the night. Try the Poise, it might work and be more comfortable than the adult diapers.
2006-08-20 19:29:06 · answer #4 · answered by Rogue Scrapbooker 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
My friend tried using that once, she said it doesn't really work. I used to have a really heavy menstrual flow, so I used a regular tampon and a heavy flow pad from tampax and maxi. Good luck.
2006-08-20 19:25:41 · answer #5 · answered by jo.jo_the_amazing_idiot 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yeah, whatever is on sale. I've used the poise pads and products like it - not the diapers. They're just like big curved maxi-pads.
2006-08-20 19:26:29 · answer #6 · answered by pknutson_sws 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Maybe you should see a doctor. SOmetimes the body bleeds more than it needs to duing a period and there's things that can be done to help that. Good luck!
2006-08-20 19:26:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
using an adult diaper for menstual flow? wow ik never knew women do that. fortunitly i never had to... wow
2006-08-20 19:24:46 · answer #8 · answered by Kittie_Nash 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
my friend says shes using the baby diaper cause its not bulky and can absorb heavy flow.she use PAMPERS,or just use other best baby diaper you know
2006-08-20 19:25:49 · answer #9 · answered by ghie_84 1 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I recommend tampons. Try super absorbant.
2006-08-20 19:27:52 · answer #10 · answered by metalheart19 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋