Continence Advice for Men

Specific continence advice for men living with urinary incontinence issues.

Urinary Sheaths

A urinary sheath system can be an excellent method by which to manage urinary incontinence in men. There are many brands available made from different materials and in a wide range of sizes. Learn more about Fitting a Urinary Sheath.

Intermittent Self Dilatation (ISD)

A urethral stricture is a narrowing of a section of the urethra, which carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. To keep the urethral passage open and aid the flow of urine, a urethral catheter needs to be used to widen this section (enabling dilatation). Learn more about Intermittent Self Dilatation for Men.

Intermittent Self Catheterisation (ISC)

Intermittent Self Catheterisation (ISC) is the passing of a catheter through the urethra and into the bladder to drain urine. ISC might need to be performed as the bladder may have lost the ability to empty properly. This could be permanent or temporary.

There are lots of men who experience bladder problems for a variety of reasons, and they use ISC to help them empty their bladder and lead a normal life. Learn more about Intermittent Self Catheterisation for Men.

Indwelling Urinary Catheters

An indwelling urethral catheter should only be used when necessary after considering all alternatives. Indications for catheterisation include postoperative obstruction or retention of urine (unable to urinate) or some neurological conditions.

The catheter is retained in the bladder by inflating a small balloon and can stay there for a short-term period of up to 28 days or long term up to 12 weeks. Learn more about Living with an Indwelling Urinary Catheter.