Hi all

I have got an indwelling urinary catheter in (urethral) and have had bypassing (leakage around catheter) before and during my period particularly and wear protective underwear (pull-up pants for urinary incontinence) as this prevents me from getting wet. I am now not bypassing now my period has stopped and it seems it is something to do with my period and do not need to wear the pull-up pants until it happens again with my period.

Has anyone else had this?

Also, I have been recommended to have a suprapubic catheter for long-term to treat my urinary retention. I have heard that these can leak also.

Many thanks for any advice or experience anyone may be able to share.

Kind regards

Gamma