12/22/2025
A pessary is a small, removable device, typically made of medical-grade silicone, that is inserted into the va**na to provide support to pelvic organs. Think of it as a "brace" or "knee guard" for your internal anatomy.
Here are the top reasons why a pessary might be a beneficial solution for you:
1. Managing Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the pelvic floor muscles and tissues weaken, causing organs like the bladder, uterus, or re**um to descend and bulge into the va**nal canal. A pessary can help by:
Providing Physical Support: It gently holds the pr*****ed organs in their correct anatomical position.
Alleviating Symptoms: It reduces uncomfortable sensations such as a feeling of heaviness, pressure, or a visible bulge in the va**na.
Improving Comfort & Activity: By providing support, it allows you to engage in daily activities, exercise, and live more comfortably without the physical discomfort of prolapse.
2. Addressing Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) If you experience involuntary urine leakage when you cough, sneeze, laugh, or exercise (known as Stress Urinary Incontinence), a pessary might be able to help.
Urethral Support: Specific types of pessaries are designed to provide gentle support to the urethra (the tube through which urine exits the body).
Preventing Leaks: This added support helps to keep the urethra properly positioned and closed during activities that increase abdominal pressure, thereby preventing accidental urine leaks.
3. A Non-Surgical Alternative Many individuals choose a pessary as a non-invasive way to manage their symptoms, either to avoid surgery altogether or to delay it.
Low-Risk and Reversible: It's a safer, non-surgical option compared to invasive procedures. If it doesn't work for you, it can simply be removed.
Flexible Solution: A pessary can be used as a temporary measure (e.g., during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, or while awaiting surgery) or as a long-term management strategy.
Maintain Your Lifestyle: It allows you to stay active and confident without the worries associated with prolapse or incontinence.
Key Things to Know:
Custom Fit: A healthcare provider (such as a urogynocologist, gynecologist, or pelvic floor physical therapist) will perform a fitting to ensure the correct size and type of pessary for your unique anatomy and needs.
Variety of Types: There are many styles, including ring, Gellhorn, and cube pessaries, each suited for different conditions and severities.
Maintenance: Depending on the type, some pessaries can be worn for weeks or months and are managed by your healthcare provider, while others can be removed and cleaned at home by you on a daily or weekly basis.
Could a pessary be right for you? If you're experiencing symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence, talk to a pelvic health provider to discuss whether a pessary is a suitable option.
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