ArticleBMC urology2024
Examining pessary use and satisfaction in managing pelvic organ prolapse: results from a cross-sectional multicentre patient survey.
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- A Sisterhood of Women: The Process of Co-Creating Recommendations for Improved Pessary Self-Management Support.Journal of advanced nursing · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundVaginal pessaries are a common method of managing pelvic organ prolapse (POP), as well as different types of urinary incontinence, allowing patients to successfully improve overall quality of life. Yet despite their positive attributes, there are several reasons why patients may choose to discontinue using pessaries and proceed with surgery to treat their condition instead. This study aimed to explore patients' experiences of pessary use in treating POP.
methodsParticipants completed an online survey regarding pessary use and ideal characteristics of a pessary. Participants were recruited from social media advertisements, online support groups for women's health-related conditions, and pelvic floor clinics.
resultsA total of 100 participants were recruited, of which 77 fully completed the survey. The biggest age group of participants was above 65 years, with 48.1% of participants falling into this category, followed by 35-44 years accounting for 20.8% of respondents. Respondents cited pelvic pain (35.2%), excess vaginal discharge and odor (32.4%), as well as difficulty with pessary placement as the most common issues related to pessary use (41.9%). Easy insertion, removal (81.8%), and relief from side effects (81.8%) were the most commonly reported ideal characteristics for pessary use.
conclusionPatients had important concerns with pessary use and a high number either stopped or were considering stopping even when it improved their POP. Whilst pessaries can help in the management of POP, further improvement is warranted to increase pessary use, such as through the development of user-friendly designs, or applicators to aid with fitting.
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