Table 5

Summary of comments made by responders

Impact

Cases

Felt Embarrassed

214 (48%)

Had to wear a pad always/often

61 (14%)

Felt differently about themselves

52 12%)

Felt anxious or worried

44 (10%)

Felt miserable or depressed

32 (7%)

Couldn't go out unless there was toilet nearby

21 (5%)

Had to wear different clothes

19 (4%)

Clarkson et al. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2001 1:4   doi:10.1186/1471-2393-1-4