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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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