Selection of a Patient for Pessary Care

  • Scott A. Farell
Chapter

Abstract

Most women with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse are candidates for conservative management using a pessary. A comprehensive medical history and physical examination of the pelvis is sufficient assessment. This chapter discusses the following issues:
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    Factors influencing patient selection for a pessary

     
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    The evaluation undertaken prior to pessary fitting

     

Keywords

Pelvic Organ Prolapse Obstet Gynecol Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery Symptomatic Pelvic Organ Prolapse Medication Sexual Activity 
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