Title
Vaginal support pessaries: indications for use and fitting strategies
UMMS Affiliation
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publication Date
2012-5
Document Type
Article
Subjects
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.
Source
Urol Nurs. 2012 May-Jun;32(3):114-24, quiz 125.
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Urologic nursing
Related Resources
PubMed ID
22860390
Repository Citation
Atnip, Shanna and O'Dell, Katharine K., "Vaginal support pessaries: indications for use and fitting strategies" (2012). Obstetrics and Gynecology Publications and Presentations. 60.
https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/obgyn_pp/60