Pelvic Organ Prolapse

• Assessment and diagnosis of pelvic organ prolapse

• Non-operative management of POP including lifestyle advice, internal support pessaries, pelvic floor muscle assessment and training

Pessary Fitting at Revive

Frequently asked questions about Pessaries

How long do I leave my pessary in place?   It depends on the type of pessary that's needed.   Some can be left in for a week and others need to be removed daily.

Can I have sex with a pessary in place ?   No, it needs to be removed.

Does a pessary increase the risk of infection or odour?  Like any foreign matter in the body, there is always a small risk  - your physiotherapist will discuss with you how to minimise this.

Is it painful to have fitted or have in situ?  No, your pessary should be comfortable.  It may take several trials of different pessaries to find the one that best suits you.