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TENA now offers new products especially designed for men with mild to moderate bladder weakness. Thanks to their anatomic design and the use of highly absorbent granules in their construction, TENA for men pads can be worn with tight under- wear to protect against urine loss.
TENA for men is available in two absorption levels.
Level 1 is specially designed for men who only lose small drops of urine.
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TENA is the world’s most used brand for people with bladder problems - a position established through years of research and development, and a quest for excellence in our products and services. Our ambition is to let people live a normal, active life despite their bladder weakness. In other words: we improve quality of life!
TENA undoubtedly leads innovation in hygiene products for bladder weakness. TENA was the first to introduce the T-formed pad, the pad and pant system, the double absorption core, the tape landing zone, Odour Control, ultra thin products, and most recently the state-of-the-art TENA flex.
The company behind TENA has its origin in the forestry industry. This explains our natural concern about the environment and the effects that the manufacturing and use of our products has on the environment. We continuously strive, therefore, to do our best for the environment we live in and which we hand down to our children.
Products for bladder weakness are defined as medical devices in the Medical Device Directive and CE marking has been mandatory throughout the European Economic Area since June 1998. TENA complies with all CE requirements.
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Bladder Weakness in Men:
The most commonly experienced type of bladder weakness by men is a continuous dripping. This is often caused by a swollen prostate impeding the passage of the urine when urinating. As a result the bladder is not completely emptied.
Mens' bladders can become temporarily weakened after a prostate operation, although generally speaking things get back to normal after about a year.
Obesity can also lead to urine loss as it places undue strain on the abdominal and pelvic muscles.
Smokers cough can also be an indirect cause of leaking as the coughing is frequent and often more violent. The greater risk of contracting the circulatory diseases that smoking causes and the subsequent prescription of diuretic medicines will also increase the risk of leaking.
Nerve damage, some medications, constipation or even an infection can also lead to bladder weakness.
The most common type of bladder weakness amongst men is overflow.
These are the different types of bladder problems that exist:
Overflow and drip
When your bladder does not empty completely urine builds up and in the end may begin to dribble out. An enlarged prostate can also impede the flow of urine leading to continuous dribbling.
Stress
Unexpected leaking when you laugh, cough, sneeze or do some kinds of physical training. Weakened pelvic floor muscles are the usual cause.
Urge
You experience a strong and sudden urge to pass urine. The bladder tries to empty despite your efforts to restrain leaking. There is a lack of co-ordination between impulses the brain gives to the bladder and what your bladder does.
Mixed symptoms
It is fairly common to have more than one type of symptom.
Can it be cured?
In many cases bladder problems can be cured. There are a number of treatments available. We recommend that you see your doctor about your bladder problem so he/she can evaluate the treatment options available.
Treatment
Toilet training exercises
In the case of urge leaking simple toilet training routines may help. By gradually increasing the intervals between visits to the toilet, for example, you can learn to increase the capacity of your bladder. Keeping a written record which includes checking your liquid intake against your urine output is an important element of your training programme.
Prostate treatment
An enlarged prostate can be cured when treated correctly. In most cases, the treatment will eventually stop urine loss.
Medicine
There are different kinds of medication and new and improved medicines are launched regularly.
Do not keep it to yourself
A good idea is to discuss this with your nearest and dearest. Your openness in discussing your situation with them will be rewarded by a greater, mutual understanding and, no doubt, an even greater sense of relief on your part.
If you are uncertain about the cause, you may prefer to discuss this with a professional consultant (doctor, nurse, etc) who will be able to recommend the best course of action for you - maybe a change of medicine, changes in your dietary habits or an exercise programme.
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