A ring-shaped device inserted in the vagina to support the organs in the pelvis. Pessaries can be a treatment for stress incontinence.

A device placed in the vagina to correct the position of a prolapsed uterus.

An appliance introduced into the vagina to support the uterus. pessarium, from G. pessos, an oval stone used in certain games).

Appliance of varied form, introduced into the vagina to support the uterus or to correct any displacement.

a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix

a circular ring device that is fitted into the vagina to hold the rectum in place

a device placed in the vagina to support tissues that have become weak

a device shaped like a ring, block or plug that is placed into the vagina to support the bulging tissues

a device similar to the outer ring of a diaphragm that is placed in the vagina to help reposition and support the uterus or bladder in conditions where movement of the organs has caused problems

a device similar to the outer ring of a diaphragm that is placed in the vagina to help reposition and support the uterus to prevent semen from entering

a device that can be put into the vagina to support the vaginal walls

a device that looks like a diaphragm but the outside rim is hard

a device worn in the vagina to keep the uterus in place

a devise that is placed into the vagina to support the uterus, bladder and rectum to relieve prolapse and sometimes urinary incontinence

a donut-shaped rubber device which fits up against the cervix and keeps pressure upward on it to hold it in place

a firm latex device, something like a contraceptive diaphragm without the rubber dome, placed inside the vagina to provide additional support to the bladder and uterus

a flexible device made of silicone that is used to reduce pelvic organ prolapse (dropping of pelvic organs like the bladder, uterus) in women

a flexible device that is used in the non-surgical management of pelvic support problems such as uterine and vaginal prolapse as well as stress urinary incontinence

a flexible device that supports the vaginal walls so the cystocele or rectocele no longer bulges into the vagina

a medical device that fits inside the vagina to give the urethra and bladder extra support and prevent or reduce urinary incontinence

an object inserted into the vagina and held in placeby the pelvic floor musculature

a plastic device, similar to a diaphragm, which fits into the vagina to help support the uterus, bladder or rectum

a plastic device that fits into your vagina to help support your uterus (womb), vagina, bladder or rectum

a plastic device that is worn inside of the vagina

a plastic or silicone prescription device

a plastic, ring-shaped supportive device

a plug or cylinder of soft material that is fitted into the vagina, releasing the required hormones

a removable device that fits into your vagina and supports the pelvic organs, helping to keep them in place

a ring that is inserted into the vagina and must be fitted to each woman

a rubber device placed in the vagina to help support the uterus, which may be pressing on the bladder

a rubber device the gently pushes the uterus into a forward-facing position

a rubber or plastic doughnut-shaped device that fits around or under the lower part of the uterus (cervix), helping to prop up the uterus and hold it in place

a rubber, ring-shaped device worn in the vagina to help reposition and support the uterus

a small ring that fits inside the vagina

a special prosthesis in different shapes and sizes, that is placed into the vagina by your physician, and can effectively support a prolapse

a special ring placed in the vagina to give support

a stiff ring that is inserted by a doctor or nurse into the vagina, where it presses against the wall of the vagina and the nearby urethra

a stiff ring that is inserted by a health care provider into the vagina, where it presses against the wall of the vagina and the nearby urethra

a vaginal prosthesis that has evolved over centuries to become a safe medical device to relieve the stress of a cystocele, a rectocele, a uterine or bladder prolapse, or the problems associated with urinary incontinence

A silicone device that is placed in the vagina to provide support.

Medication produced for use in the vagina or rectum.

(PESS-uh-ree) a special device placed in the vagina to support the bladder and prevent leakage

devices placed in the vagina to support the prolapse of pelvic organs. To see pictures of these devices, click on Pessaries.

Drugs such as prostaglandin are given in suppository form and inserted into the vagina. Used to induce labour.

Device for women that is placed in the vagina to provide support for pelvic relaxation or prolapse of pelvic organs.

A preparation in the form of a cone or cylinder to be inserted into the vagina. Click here to read more.

A specially designed object worn in the vagina to hold the bladder in its correct position and prevent leakage of urine. Pessaries come in many shapes and sizes.

rubber or plastic device that is inserted through the vagina to help hold the uterus in place in women who have prolapse of the uterus.

An object, usually made of silicone or rubber, available in various shapes and sizes that is worn like a diaphragm in the vagina to support pelvic prolapse.

A flexible, plastic device placed in the vagina to support the bladder, urethra and vagina to prevent urine leakage.

A device worn in the vagina to support or correct the position of the uterus, rectum or bladder.

Medication inserted into vagina.

a device inserted into the vagina of patients with prolapse and/or stress incontinence that stabilises the bladder neck and reduces leakage.

a disc-like device that can be inserted into the vagina to support the pelvic organs.

a device similiar to a large diaphragm, which is inserted into the vagina. Pessaries may be used to treat prolapse.

A device inserted into the vagina to support sagging organs.

a device placed in the vagina to hold the bladder in place or to treat a prolapsed uterus.

A pelvic organ support device that is placed in a woman's vagina to support the bladder and/or compress the urethra. Pessaries come in various shapes and are selected and fitted by gynecologists and some nurse specialists. Pessaries are particularly helpful for women who are not healthy enough to be candidates for surgery or do not wish to have surgery for a cystocele.

Vaginal insert similar to the contraceptive diaphragm but used to treat pelvic prolapse. This soft insert can be placed in the vagina to help support the bladder if it has dropped-out of its normal position. Some patients may choose to forgo surgery and use the pessary permanently.

a device which is placed in the vagina to support prolapsing (sagging) organs (bladder, uterus) and/or to stop bladder leakage.

A pessary is a small plastic or silicone medical device or form of pharmaceutical preparation which is inserted into the vagina or rectum and held in place by the pelvic floor musculature.