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Is it advisable fo woman to wear underpants at night while sleeping?

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Dr. Randy Sussmane Stubbs answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine

Maybe: Bed clothes are strictly personal preference, if you have urine leakage at night then wearing underpants may be of benefit, otherwise they will have no significant effect on your sleep.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 3/22/2015

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