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title: A Girl’s Journey to Catheterization with Intermittent Catheters
description: At a young age, Maya had to utilize intermittent catheters to best navigate her neurogenic bladder and bowel. Now, she is thriving and enjoying all her favorite things again. Check out Maya's story here.
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# [A Girl’s Journey to Catheterization with Intermittent Catheters](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/a-girls-journey-to-catheterization-with-intermittent-catheters)

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After being diagnosed with a neurogenic bladder and bowel, six-year old Maya had to utilize intermittent catheters to best navigate her condition. Though challenging at first, Maya and her mother quickly learned the importance of choosing the best intermittent catheters to fit Maya’s lifestyle. Now, six years later, Maya is back to enjoying all her favorite things: life, sports, and friends.

[Click here to read more](https://www.spinabifidaassociation.org/blog/a-girls-journey-to-intermittent-catheterization-the-power-of-choice/)

 

 

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