Title
Vaginal support pessaries: indications for use and fitting strategies
UMMS Affiliation
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Date
5-2012
Embargo Period
1-24-2013
Document Type
Article
Medical Subject Headings
Education, Nursing, Continuing; Female; Humans; *Pelvic Organ Prolapse; *Pessaries; Prosthesis Fitting; Specialties, Nursing; Vagina
Disciplines
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications | Nursing | Obstetrics and Gynecology
Abstract
Flexible silicone vaginal support pessaries offer a low-risk, effective option for treatment of symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse. This first article in a three-part series summarizes clinical recommendations and current evidence related to pessary indications, choice, and fitting.
Rights and Permissions
Citation: Urol Nurs. 2012 May-Jun;32(3):114-24, quiz 125.
