A catheter is a thin, flexible tube with eyelets that drains urine from the bladder. People need to use urinary catheters for a wide variety of reasons, and those reasons impact which catheter and catheter accessories are best for you. Your doctor might prescribe you an external catheter, intermittent catheter, or indwelling (foley) catheter. You… Continue reading A Guide to Catheter Accessories

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or an enlarged prostate, is a common health issue in men and people assigned male at birth.

How do we know if the catheter we’re using is the best one for our body? I asked myself this question long ago when I was discharged from the hospital and sent home with a standard intermittent catheter. I struggled for a long time with insertion, leaks and pain, unaware that there were a variety… Continue reading How Do You Know If You’re Using The Right Catheter?

Editor’s preface: we’ve received several questions recently regarding what urological products should be used when traveling vs. at home. One product certainly does not fit all situations; just as athlete wears different shoes for different terrains and sports, you may find a mix of products improve your quality of life. We asked our Spinal Cord… Continue reading Defining Your Catheter Mix: What’s In Your Freedom Kit?

Occasionally resisting the urge to pee shouldn't cause problems,but if it becomes a habit, there could be serious damage to your bladder and overall health.

BEVERLY, Mass., April 24, 2019 | PRNewswire Physicians Provide Clarity on Legislation Restricting Medical Options Following several developments in various legislative proposals that would limit medical options for pediatric patients, the Societies for Pediatric Urology issued the following statement to provide information about the dangers associated with the legislation and clarify significant factual errors that… Continue reading Statement From Societies For Pediatric Urology

Kidney stones are extremely common, even affecting young children and teens. Kidney stones are small, pebble-like deposits composed of minerals and salts.

If your child requires self-catheterization at school and is developmentally ready, it can be helpful for him or her to begin learning at an early age, possibly even as early as kindergarten.

Preparing for an Incontinence Episode For the most part, the human body is a wonder of nature, a miraculous marvel of bio-mechanical intelligence. But it can also sometimes create an utter catastrophe of unintended dysfunction. One of the most private natural functions of the body is eliminating waste. This normal act can easily become one… Continue reading Accidents Happen