Vaginal pessary
Removable silicone device inserted into the vagina to mechanically support the pelvic organs; the ring type for grade I-II prolapse, the Gellhorn type (with a stabilizing stem) for grade III-IV.
How it is used
Non-surgical first-line management of pelvic organ prolapse, and sometimes of stress incontinence.
Clinical tip
It must be removed and cleaned periodically; roughly half of users are still using one at 1-2 year follow-up.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-10-15.
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