Absorbent products:
Pads and garments, disposable or reusable, worn to absorb leaked urine. Absorbent products include shields, undergarment pads, combination pad-pant systems, diaperlike garments, and bed pads.
Anemia:
A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume.
Anxiety:
A debilitating condition of fear, which interferes with normal life functions.
Artassisted reproductive technologies (ART) :
The new forms of fertility treatment incorporate many methods of sperm retrieval and preparation. Once the sperm have been processed to ensure optimal fertilizing potential, they are used in a variety of procedures that aid the process of conception. These procedures include artificial insemination (AI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), and sperm microinjection techniques.
Bilateral:
A term describing a condition that affects both sides of the body or two paired organs, such as kidneys.
Biofeedback:
A procedure that uses electrodes to help people gain awareness and control of their pelvic muscles.
Bladder:
A hollow muscular balloon shaped organ that stores urine until it is excreted from the body.
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