ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2011
Prospective evaluation of outcome of vaginal pessaries versus surgery in women with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse.
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- Posterior compartment prolapse and perineal descent: systematic review of available support devices.International urogynecology journal · 2023Pooled it
- Do vaginal pessaries used to treat pelvic organ prolapse impact on sexual function? A systematic review and meta-analysis.International urogynecology journal · 2022Pooled it
- Vaginal Pessaries for Pelvic Organ Prolapse or Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Health Technology Assessment.Ontario health technology assessment series · 2021Pooled it
- Female pelvic organ prolapse using pessaries: systematic review.International urogynecology journal · 2016Pooled it
- Silicone Irregular Hexagon Pessary Versus Polyvinyl Chloride Ring Pessary for Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Randomised Controlled Trial.International urogynecology journal · 2025Trial
- Predictors of unsuccessful pessary fitting in women with prolapse: a cross-sectional study in general practice.International urogynecology journal · 2017Trial
- Pessary Uptake and Outcomes in Women Who Ultimately Had Surgery for Prolapse.International urogynecology journal · 2026Article
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- Effectiveness of Vaginal Pessary Use in Improving Quality of Life Among Women with Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Prospective Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Demographic, socioeconomic and functional health-related factors in the selection of vaginal pessaries used for the conservative treatment of pelvic organ prolapse: a retrospective study.BMC women's health · 2025Article
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- Discontinuation of pessary therapy within 24 months: can it be predicted?Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2024Observational
- Explorative Identification of Anatomical Parameters Associated with Successful Pessary Fitting in Pelvic Organ Prolapse Using Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Imaging.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Quality of Life after Treatment for Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Real-World Study: Recommendations, Vaginal Pessary, and Surgery.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Observational
- Translation and measurement properties of the pelvic floor distress inventory-short form (PFDI-20) in Iranian reproductive age women.BMC women's health · 2023Article
- Characteristics and outcomes of patients with pelvic organ prolapse: an analysis of data from Mulago National Referral Hospital from 2007-2016.African health sciences · 2023Article
- Quality of Life After Treatment for Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Vaginal Pessary versus Surgery.International journal of women's health · 2023Article
- A randomized controlled study comparing the objective efficacy and safety of a novel self-inserted disposable vaginal prolapse device and existing ring pessaries.Frontiers in medicine · 2023Article
- Female Sexual Dysfunctions and Urogynecological Complaints: A Narrative Review.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2022Review
- What is known from the existing literature about self-management of pessaries for pelvic organ prolapse? A scoping review.BMJ open · 2022Article
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Abstract
introduction and hypothesisThe aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of pessaries and surgery in women with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse.
methodsA total of 554 women with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse (POP) were recruited and treated with either a vaginal pessary (n = 359) or surgery (n = 195). Using the validated Sheffield POP questionnaire, outcomes were evaluated and then compared at 1 year.
resultsAt 1 year, the only significant difference between the two groups was increased frequency of intercourse in the surgery group (54% vs 46%; p = 0.028), which was not significant when controlled for age. There was a statistically significant improvement in prolapse, urinary, bowel, and sexual function in both pessary users and those treated surgically.
conclusionsOne year after treatment, women with POP report similar improvement in urinary, bowel, sexual function, and quality of life parameters when treated with pessary or surgical correction.
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