Absorbent and non-absorbent sanitary hygiene products 1 comprising an impermeable outer layer 2, adhesive tabs 3, permeable top sheet 4 and padded absorbent layers 5 attached to top sheet 4 with a padded layer 6 of absorbent polymer material 7 sandwiched between. The polymer material 7 comprises an integrated screening and diagnostic means 8 for detecting the presence or precursors of anatomical abnormalities, diseases, infections or conditions as well as enabling genetic and molecular profiling from the integral analysis of the biological contents absorbed, collected, retained or contained by the product. This includes an area 9 for visible and/or electronic alert means to translate and transmit any resulting detected information, abnormality and genetic or molecular profiles to external devices 46. The product may also comprise a therapeutic response 27 to specific conditions detected and may also be suited to a non-disposable reusable hygiene product.
