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Understanding Genitourinary Conditions
What you should know
Genitourinary conditions encompass disorders of the urinary tract and reproductive system. In home health, the most common genitourinary needs include catheter care (indwelling, suprapubic, and intermittent catheterization), continence management, urinary tract infection prevention, and post-surgical care after urological procedures.
For patients with chronic indwelling catheters — common in patients with spinal cord injuries, neurogenic bladder, or severe urinary retention — proper catheter care is essential for preventing infections, which are the most common complication. Our nurses manage catheter changes, site care, and educate patients and caregivers on daily management.
For patients learning intermittent self-catheterization (common after certain surgeries or for neurogenic bladder), our nurses provide hands-on training until the patient or caregiver is confident and competent. We also address continence issues through bladder training programs and pelvic floor education.
Warning signs
You may need care if…
Your care plan
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Common questions
Genitourinary Conditions — Common Questions
Indwelling catheters are typically changed every 4–6 weeks, or sooner if there's a blockage, infection, or other complication. Our nurses perform scheduled changes and assess catheter function at each visit. Suprapubic catheters may have different change schedules based on physician preference.
Many patients successfully learn clean intermittent catheterization. Our nurses provide step-by-step training, supervise practice sessions, and ensure you're confident before managing independently. It typically takes 3–5 training sessions, though this varies based on manual dexterity and comfort level.
Related services
Services involved in your care
These are the clinical services our team may use when managing genitourinary conditions at home.
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