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The me+™ program from Convatec offers tools to help make life as a catheter user completely your own. Request free product samples and information, discover answers to the most commonly asked cathing questions, create your own personalized video guide for self-cathing and learn from a community of people in similar situations to you.

Personalized Video Guide

With GentleCath™ Trainer, you can create a customized video within seconds. Answer a few simple questions and build your very own video with instructions and tips tailored to you and your approach to cathing. Enroll in me+™ now so you can save your video for future viewing or editing.

User type

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Gender

This refers to your anatomy

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Wheelchair user

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Good dexterity

‘Dexterity' means the small movements of your fingers and hands. If you select ‘yes’ to good dexterity, your video guide will assume you can grip the catheter between your fingers. If this might be a problem for you, please select ‘no’.

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Overweight

Select ‘yes’ if your stomach blocks your view of your genital area. Your video will then give you advice on how to make it easier for you to see what you’re doing properly.

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Preferred position

Choose the position you find most comfortable for cathing. Remember, you can always update your video and change your choice of position, if you want to try something else.

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Your catheter

Check the name on the packaging, carton or insert, if you’re not sure which GentleCath™ product you use.

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Type of tip

You can check this by looking at the tip of your catheter. Also, if ‘Tiemann’ or ‘Coudé’ is written on the packaging or carton you’re using a curved tip catheter.

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Insertion supplies kit

Have you received a pack of insertion supplies with your catheter? If so, select the kit icon and find out how to best use these items.

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Answers to Commonly Asked Questions

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Adjusting to cathing can be tough, with a range of practical, physical and emotional challenges. You don’t have to figure it out alone. Call and speak with a member of the me+™ support team today. Call 1-800-422-8811 (M-F, 8:30 AM-7:00 PM ET).