Uterine pessary is a device in the form of a ring, which is inserted into the vagina to support the cervix. Modern pessaries are made of hypoallergenic and pleasant to the touch of silicone.
The main indication for the application of the uterine ring-pessary is the omission of the uterus in women. Appointment of additional support for the uterus individually, wearing a ring is not prescribed to all.
In what cases is it recommended to wear a uterine pessary?
- As a temporary measure to maintain the uterus in the pelvic area. If omission has occurred dramatically, the uterine ring will help a woman to hold out until the problem is solved surgically, without giving up her usual lifestyle.
- Elderly women are often prescribed permanent wearing of pessaries, since despite all efforts, the muscles of the small pelvis are extremely weak and unable to keep the genital organs in the right position.
- Pessary is prescribed to pregnant women if the uterus does not cope with increased exercise and is diagnosed with ischemic-cervical insufficiency . The ring is worn until the end of pregnancy.
How to choose a uterine pessary?
Uterine rings have different sizes, so they are chosen individually with the help of a gynecologist. The rings are marked in size, for example, the Juno Uterine Pessary is 1, 2 and 3 in size.
After installing the pessary you need to listen to your feelings: is there any discomfort, perhaps the ring presses, causes pain. In this case, it is reinstalled again, and, if nothing has changed, it is concluded that the size of the device is not suitable.
Silicone rings are easy to use and easy to care for. With intimate intimacy and for the night, the pessary must be removed from the vagina.