A vaginal pessary is a removable device placed into the vagina. A doughnut pessary is designed to support areas of pelvic organ prolapse, particularly uterine prolapse.
Current as of: October 6, 2017
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine & Femi Olatunbosun, MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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