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Abdomen
The lower part of the body between the chest and the pelvis.
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)
Uterine bleeding resulting from the presence of uterine pathology.
Absorbent products
Disposable and non-disposable items (usually pads) worn with an undergarment to contain urine leakage.
Adenomyosis
Benign invasive growth of the endometrium into the myometri.
Adnexal tissue
Round, ovarian, broad-ligaments and fallopian tubes.
Amenorrhea
Absence of menstrual flow.
Anemia
Low iron in blood or reduced blood count.
Anesthesia
The loss of all sensation in a specific area of the body (local anesthesia) or throughout the entire body (general anesthesia).
Anovulation
Condition in which ovulation does not occur.
Antenna
An electric element used to emit high frequency electrical energy.
Antibiotic
A medication used to prevent or treat infection.
Antroverted uterus
The uterus bends up and forward (towards the patient;s abdominal wall).
Asherman's Syndrome
Intrauterine adhesions, generally as a result of surgical intervention or pathology.
Benign
Not caused by cancer.
Biofeedback
Behavioral technique used in bladder control therapy. Exercises are taught in an effort to isolate and strengthen pelvic floor muscles.
Bladder
A sac where urine is collected and stored.
Bladder augmentation
Surgical procedure in which the bladder is increased in size with bowel tissue.
Bladder instability
Involuntary bladder contractions that produce a strong desire to urinate and make it hard to hold urine. Often, this condition can be treated successfully with bladder training and medication.
Bladder neck
The place where the urethra and bladder connect.
Bladder Prolapse
See Cystocele.
Bladder spasm
An involuntary and abnormal muscular contraction of the bladder.
Body of uterus
Middle third of uterus.
Bulking procedure
Office procedure in which collagen or some other material is injected to augment and enlarge the bladder neck to facilitate closure.
Carcinoma
Tumor that is cancerous.
Catheter
A flexible tube inserted into a body opening, duct or vessel to carry fluids either into or out of the body.
Catheterization
Inserting a catheter into the urethra.
Cervical dilators
Probes of incremental size variance used to increase the opening of the cervix.
Cervix
The lower, narrower portion of the uterus (""neck""). It is a muscular ring approximately 4 cm in length that projects into the vagina.
Chronic urge incontinence
Urge incontinence that persists over a long period of time.
Conductive energy
Transfer of heat energy from one object to another by means of direct contact.
Constipation
Constipation is difficult or incomplete removal of stool from the body.
Contraindication
Special symptoms or circumstances that increase the risks or chance of harm if you use the device.
Cryosurgery
Technique of exposing tissues to extreme cold in order to produce well demarcated areas of cell injury and destruction.
Cystocele
Cystocele, also referred to as bladder prolapse, occurs when the wall between a woman's bladder and her vagina weakens, allowing the bladder to droop into the vagina. Cystocele may cause discomfort and problems with voiding.
Cystoscopy
A test that visually examines the urethra and bladder by insertion of a small tube, called a cystoscope, into the urethra.