How to Know When to Refer a Client for a Pessary- for Physiotherapists
I get a ton of great referrals from fellow physiotherapists who don’t fit pessaries themselves. Most of the time they are appropriate referrals, but every once in a while, the…
Sex and POP
My clients often have many questions regarding sex and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). “Can my partner feel my prolapse? Will sex make my prolapse worse? Is sex painful with a…
Using Accommodators Prior to Pessary Use
Purpose Accommodators are sometimes used to help “stretch” vaginal tissue in order that the insertion/removal of a pessary becomes more tolerable. Common Conditions Accommodators are useful in situations where the…
Instances When a Pessary May Not Work
Use of a pessary can be life changing for the better when it fits well and does what it's supposed to. Studies have shown that as many as 90% of…
What are My Responsibilities as a Pessary User?
You’ve been fitted for a pessary at your initial physiotherapy appointment, taught how and when to remove and reinsert it at your follow-up appointment, and your tissues have been checked…