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How does a pessary work?
When is therapy with a Ring Pessary useful?
The medesign pessary repositions the organs and brings them into the anato-
mically correct position – counteracting a prolapse or descensus of the vagina,
the uterus, the bladder or the intestine. Therapy with pessaries is an alternative
to surgical intervention for the treatment of descensus uteri and
incontinence.
Ring Pessaries are used for treating certain types of incontinence (inability to
control urination or defecation) as well as problems caused by descensus of
the vagina, the uterus, the bladder or the intestine. Descents like this can be
caused by e.g. hereditary weakness of the connective tissue, postmenopausal
hormone deficiency or pregnancy and giving birth. Treatment with pessaries
- combined with pelvic floor exercise and, if necessary, oestrogen enriched
creams - can permanently improve conditions and obviate the need for the
pessary.
English
Selecting the correct size is a prerequisite for ideal treatment and freedom from
symptoms. medesign’s Urethra Pessaries are offered in various sizes andmodels
(45 - 100mm). The pessary, which is smallest in size, yet resting securely should
be chosen.
Your gynaecologist will determine the right size for you. The pessary is inserted
and you can check its correct position by moving, coughing and squeezing,
whereupon the gynaecologist will check the fit of the pessary once again. The
pessary, which is smallest in size, yet resting securely should be chosen. You
should also make sure that you are able to urinate without any problems.
Which pessary is the right one for me?