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Intermittent Self-catheterization

Intermittent self-catheterization is a safe and effective method of completely emptying the bladder at regular intervals. Self-catheterization should be done every 3 to 8 hours, or as recommended by your physician. Never stop self-catheterization unless instructed by your physician.

Please choose on one of the following options for a full explaination of self-catheterization and how to properly clean the catheter:

• Female self-catheterization
• Male self-catheterization

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