What is vaginal pessaries?

Vaginal pessary is a removable vaginal device, commonly used to help women suffering from vaginal prolapse, but also to help with certain incontinence problems or when the uterus is in poor position. Vaginal prolapse means that the uterus bends into the vaginal channel, because the muscles and ties that support it cannot hold it in place, which is a condition that may occur after delivery or some types of surgery. The vaginal pessary is inserted into the vaginal channel that helps to support the uterus, helping to alleviate the condition. The doctor helps to adapt to pessaries for each individual and the device is available in different sizes, shapes and materials such as a rubber vaginal pessary or plastic vaginal pessary. Possible side effects of the use of this device are vaginal irritation or increased vaginal discharge, but because the pessary is removable, problems can usually be easily corrected. However, in some cases vaginal pessar is considered to be more convenient to treat thesethe conditions. For example, surgery for the correction of pelvic organs prolapse may pose a risk to a woman's ability to conceive or bear a child to produce, so for women in childbirth, non -surgical options are often recommended. Also, if a woman is pregnant or has other existing conditions that are a risky surgery, surgery is not always a possibility.

pelvic test and several doctors need to adapt correctly vaginal pessaries. Once the pessary is mounted, it is usually necessary to check every few months. In most cases, the patient is instructed to remove and clean the pessar every few days or weeks, or in some cases to return to the doctor's office to remove and clean the equipment. A properly mounted pessary should not cause any discomfort and can be left in place during all regular activity, including sexual intercourse. In orAda any problems, such as the smelly vaginal discharge, bleeding, urination pain, or if the pessary comes out of the vagina, should contact a doctor. The use of estrogen creams and vaginal gels can help relieve discomfort and minimize discharge.

Sometimes a prolamed uterus or uterus that is in a bad position can exert pressure on the bladder or intestine, causing constipation or incontinence. In some cases, the insertion of the vaginal pessary can help to correct these problems. In other cases, the problem may continue and other options such as bladder surgery may be required.