Abstract
Although pessaries have been used successfully for thousands of years, they are often overlooked as a first-line treatment option for women with pelvic organ prolapse. When properly fitted, pessaries can provide immediate relief of prolapse symptoms. These devices, which represent the primary non-surgical management option for pelvic organ prolapse, are appropriate for either temporary or long-term use.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Preview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
References
Clemons JL, Aguilar VC, Tillinghast TA, Jackson ND, Myers DL. Risk factors associated with an unsuccessful pessary fitting trial in women with pelvic organ prolapse. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2004;190: 345–350.
Swift SE, Tate SB, Nicholas J. Correlation of symptoms with degree of pelvic organ support in a general population of women: what is pelvic organ prolapse? Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2003;189: 372–377.
Editor information
Editors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2007 Springer-Verlag London Limited
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Culligan, P.J. (2007). Pessay Devices: A Stepwise Approach to Fitting, Teaching, and Managing. In: Culligan, P.J., Goldberg, R.P. (eds) Urogynecology in Primary Care. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-167-9_9
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-167-9_9
Publisher Name: Springer, London
Print ISBN: 978-1-84628-166-2
Online ISBN: 978-1-84628-167-9
eBook Packages: MedicineMedicine (R0)