incontinence

Example Sentences

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"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

Rhi said within 24 hours of having her son she was experiencing bowel incontinence, but her mental health also spiralled and she was put under the care of the community mental health team.

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

Maybe, though, given the incipient incontinence induced by the flush-out regimen, it’s just as well I have no apartments to see.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich