external catheter for men
The All-You-Need-to-Know Catheter Guide For Vacations And Trips
There are a lot of misconceptions floating around about what a male UI catheter user can and cannot do. One of these assumptions is that it’s extremely challenging – if not outright impossible – to travel with a catheter on. Nothing could be further from the truth. Just because you are wearing a suprapubic or…
Read MoreMale Urinary Continence Product: The Stigma of Living With Urinary Incontinence
Living with urinary incontinence can be challenging, to put it mildly. Apart from the physical symptoms, the very fact that you have a leaky bladder can make you feel hesitant about going out and being in the presence of other people. Fortunately, with the right kind of male urinary incontinence product, it is entirely possible…
Read MoreLiving With an Indwelling Male Urinary Incontinence Catheter During COVID-19
Living with a male urinary incontinence catheter is not easy. It takes time to get used to it. But once you have established a routine and figured out how it functions, you won’t even notice it’s there.
The only situation that can upset the harmony of your life with a male urinary incontinence catheter is if you get a blockage or an infection. Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) can cause blockages and infections, especially for those with long-term suprapubic or urethral indwelling catheters.
As you can imagine, this experience can be painful. Generally, you’d need to see your doctor to get your male urinary incontinence catheter changed. The treatment involves a course of intravenous fluids and antibiotics, and a stay in the hospital for a few days.
Comparing Men’s Liberty to Traditional Catheters
Male urinary incontinence (a condition in which a man is unable to control his bladder) is more common than you think. While it’s not a disease in itself, incontinence is often a symptom of an underlying medical issue. There are different types of incontinence, ranging in severity from complete uncontrolled voiding of the bladder to…
Read MoreMale UI Catheter: How Blood in The Urine is Tested And Treated
Blood in the urine – a condition that doctors refer to as hematuria – is a problem that affects a large number of men in the world. Research shows that nearly 30% of adults are at risk of developing hematuria at some point in their lifetime. If the presence of blood in the urine is visible…
Read MoreMy Men’s Liberty™ does not stay on as long as it should. What can I do?
The hydrocolloid material used in Men’s Liberty is designed to adhere to your skin for up to 24 hours. If you have been wearing Men’s Liberty and now your wear time has reduced, there are a few things that you can check to ensure that you can regain a consistent wear time.
Read MoreIs Incontinence an Issue Associated with Diabetes?
Unfortunately, men who have diabetes often also suffer from incontinence. The exact link between diabetes and incontinence is still unknown.
One thought is that the body experiences nerve damage. If blood sugar levels are not brought under control, neuropathy or nerve damage can occur. Nerve signals within the bladder and urethra are how we hold and relax to release urine. If they get damaged, then incontinence can occur.
7 Reasons Why Men’s Liberty Might Be A Fit for You
Men’s Liberty is the first truly innovative device for men’s urinary incontinence that keeps men dry 24/7. It features a completely external design, a skin friendly hydrocolloid adhesive and a secure seal for 24+ hours. Men’s Liberty is the discreet, dignified and dependable option for managing urinary incontinence.
Read MoreWhat is the Learning Curve?
Simply put – the learning curve is a 2-3 day period needed for you to rid your skin of moisture to ensure the full adhesion time for Men’s Liberty. Your skin holds in moisture, naturally. In addition to the natural moisture content of your skin, the soap lotion or oils that you use daily can add more moisture to your skin. Men’s Liberty uses a proprietary adhesive called Hydrocolloid. A moist environment will lessen the adhesive qualities of the Hydrocolloid. During the first few days of wear-time, you may not have a full 24-hour wear-time from the Men’s Liberty due to the moisture content of your skin.
Read MoreTreatments for Male Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is a very common issue. In fact, in the U.S. alone, approximately 25 million adults experience some form of it. There are so many options available today making male incontinence very manageable and sometimes treatable, depending on the severity. If you and your doctor have ruled out these possibilities and you are needing a different solution, it is important to understand when each product should be used and their potential side effects.
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