incontinence

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Bowel or anal incontinence - when you cannot control when you poo - affects 20% of women and is most commonly caused by a birth injury, according to the British Journal of General Practice.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

"It was very difficult because there's taboo and stigma around bowel incontinence, but it was also empowering knowing I was contributing to making a difference for other women," she said.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Many retirees pay out of pocket for health-related supplies that aren’t fully covered by insurance, some of which include incontinence products, wound-care materials and wearable monitoring devices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Unlike adult incontinence products, baby diapers are not regulated as medical devices under the Federal Drug Administration.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Long Beach Savings, wholly owned by Washington Mutual, was a prime example of financial incontinence.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis