{"id":49714,"date":"2020-10-14T04:52:02","date_gmt":"2020-10-14T04:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=49714"},"modified":"2023-10-05T07:08:40","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T07:08:40","slug":"pessary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/pessary\/","title":{"rendered":"Pessary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An object placed in the vagina to support the uterus.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A drug in soluble material which is pushed into the vagina and absorbed into the blood there.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A contraceptive device worn inside the vagina to prevent spermatozoa entering.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A device like a ring, which is put into the vagina as treatment for prolapse of the uterus.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Plastic or metal device, usually ring- shaped, inserted into the vagina to correct the position of the uterus or to provide support in cases of uterine prolapse; it is usually used in cases where surgery to correct the problem is unwise (e.g., because of the advanced age or general poor health of the woman).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A prosthesis placed in the vagina to tighten and support the pelvic floor. The purpose is usually to hold a prolapsed (dropped) uterus in place. Pessaries are used less often now that surgery for uterine prolapse is an effective treatment.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A plastic or metal instrument, often ring-shaped, that fits into the vagina and keeps the womb in position: used to treat prolapse.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A device inserted into the vagina to function as a supportive structure for the uterus. A pessary may be inserted to treat symptomatic uterine displacements. After manually repositioning the uterus, the physician inserts the appropriatesize device; a woman should not feel a well-fitted pessary. Pessaries should be removed and cleaned frequently; however, this requires manual dexterity and is difficult for elderly patients. Use of an antibacterial cream or gel will help decrease odor. Unless discomfort arises, the device is removed about 6 weeks later. If relief and anteversion occur, no further treatment is necessary. If not, the pessary is reinserted for another 6 weeks.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>An apparatus implanted into the vaginal canal to provide support for organs that have experienced drooping.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>A pessary is a device designed to be inserted into the vagina. While some pessaries are used to reposition the uterus, others serve as contraceptive tools. 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