Are Always Discreet pads different from menstrual pads? Yes, Always Discreet is specifically designed for bladder leaks. The pads absorb 4x more than similar sized period pads and neutralize odors instantly and continuously.

Experience incredible bladder leak and postpartum protection in a surprisingly thin and discreet incontinence pad. Always Discreet Incontinence Pads for women provide the comfort you need with up to the 100% leak-free protection you deserve.

The Always menstrual pads were found to contain several chemicals of concern, including the following:

• Styrene: carcinogen.
• Chloromethane: reproductive toxicant.
• Chloroethane: carcinogen.
• Chloroform: carcinogen, reproductive toxicant, neurotoxin.
• Acetone: irritant.

While we understand that some women have used Always Discreet for their menstrual needs, and it is perfectly safe to do so, we recommend using a menstrual product for your period as it is designed specifically to handle the thicker, more viscous fluid. Learn more about incontinence products vs.

Other pros of pads include: They come in lots of options to accommodate changes in your flow and activities. They carry almost no risk of TTS. You can wear them overnight.

Poise Maximum Incontinence Pads are our top pick because they're incredibly absorbent, have max coverage, great odor control, and are HSA/FSA eligible. Michael Menna, DO, is currently an attending emergency medicine physician at White Plains Hospital in White Plains, New York, with nearly 10 years of experience.

Always Discreet is a line of ultra thin and absorbent incontinence liners, pads, and underpants that allow you to discreetly go about your day without giving a second thought to your bladder leaks.

Poise Maximum Incontinence Pads are our top pick because they're incredibly absorbent, have max coverage, great odor control, and are HSA/FSA eligible.

Since feminine pads are considered a medical device, all Always products and ingredients are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The components of our Always pads and underwear have been reviewed for safety by physicians and scientists.

Product testing results show that Always pads release chemicals linked to cancer and reproductive and developmental harm.

Similar to many menstrual liners and pads, Always Discreet Liners and Pads contain Absorbent Gel Material (AGM). The AGM in Always Discreet Liners and Pads, however, was developed primarily for urine, as urine is a much less viscous (thinner) fluid than menstrual fluid.

For heavy flow days or overnight use, Goat Union Overnight Period Underwear topped our list. Goat Union claims their underwear can absorb 6 teaspoons of fluid, and this claim held up to our testing. “These absorbed slowly but did absorb,” noted our tester.

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