Like a sports bra for the pelvic organs - a pessary may just become your closest ally!

What is a vaginal pessary?

I’m so glad you asked!

A vaginal pessary is a silicone medical device that is fitted and inserted into the vagina. They are individually prescribed and can be easily self-managed. Pessaries can be a useful non-surgical option for some women with pelvic organ prolapse. A physiotherapy assessment can help determine whether a pessary may be appropriate for you and which option may work best.

Pessaries can be used to:

• reduce symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse

• reduce urinary incontinence

• prevent prolapse/or prolapse worsening

• improve bladder and bowel emptying

Jessie has undertaken extra post-graduate training in the fitting and management of vaginal pessaries through the University of South Australia