Inserting a pessary
Pessaries come in different shapes and sizes. They may be made of rubber, plastic, or silicone-based material.
A pessary is placed in your vagina. Your pessary will be carefully fitted at your doctor's office. You may need to experiment with different kinds of pessaries to find one that holds your pelvic organs in position without causing discomfort.
Your doctor will teach you how to remove, clean, and reinsert the pessary on a regular schedule. The cleaning schedule depends on the type of pelvic organ prolapse and the brand of pessary.
Current as of: August 2, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Femi Olatunbosun MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology & Kara L. Cadwallader MD - Family Medicine
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