Intermittent self-catheterisation

Clitoris Opening for urine (urethra) Labia Vaginal orifice

Anus (back passage)

ISC is a method by which you can empty your bladder with the use of a catheter . This may be necessary if you are unable to empty your bladder fully or at all . A catheter is a hollow tube with special holes called eyelets . When the catheter is inserted and the eyelets enter the bladder, they allow the urine to drain into the catheter and out of the body .

ISC is a procedure you can carry out at home, work or when travelling . It will fit in to your current lifestyle and enable you to continue with the daily activities you currently enjoy .

It is normal for some people to find ISC difficult to begin with and the initial time it takes to learn how to perform the process varies from person to person .

The Curan range offers a variety of ISC catheters and finding the right one is a personal choice with advice from your healthcare professional . Curan Lady provides a mess-free gel coating, in a compact length designed to be more discreet and easy to carry when out and about . Curan Advantage offers a hydrophilic-coated catheter, which is activated by bursting the integrated sterile water sachet within the packaging . Curan Advantage is available in a standard female length and in a longer unisex version . Your choice of catheter will depend on your lifestyle and what works best for you .