Whatever the

cause, urinary incontinence greatly limits a person's ability to enjoy

a normal life. And until recently, men with the condition have had few

options for managing it. Solutions such as absorbent briefs lead to rashes

and infections, and are extremely uncomfortable. A variety of internal

and external catheters are available, but these can cause injuries. The

external units tend to pop-off, especially among active men.

"Many

of the methods for urine control are outdated," said Dennis Kay,

M.D. of Bioderm, Inc. a medical products company. "We wanted to find

a better option."

The new Bioderm

External Continence Device provides an innovative way for men to handle

incontinence. Selected by NASA for use in manned spaceflight missions,

the device is completely non-invasive and eliminates many of the problems

associated with other remedies. A skin-friendly hydrocolloid wafer (hypoallergenic

and latex-free) gently seals to the tip of the penis and directs urine

into a collection bag on the leg.

"The ECD

allows the user to participate in sports or live an active life,"

said Kay.

The discreet

device is convenient and comfortable, sealing only to the skin around

the urinary opening. Those who can benefit from using the ECD include

men who have leaking urine, and those who need help controlling urine

when a bathroom is not available.

Check with

your doctor to find out if the ECD can work for you. A prescription is

not needed. For more information, contact BioDerm at (800) 373-7006 or

visit www.BioDerm-Inc.com.

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