Pessary therapy
Pessary therapy has been a widespread form of treatment for prolapse symptoms in many cultures for centuries. Pessaries can be inserted into the vagina as a conservative treatment for pathological changes in the position of the uterus. They also serve as a treatment method for stress incontinence.
Pessaries have been used to treat these conditions since prehistoric times. Initially, natural products were used as pessaries; later, they were made of glass, porcelain, clay, or rubber. Modern pessaries are made of biocompatible, non-allergenic, medical-grade silicone.
The success of pessary therapy depends primarily on selecting the correct pessary type and size. Before using a pessary, the causes of the symptoms should be clarified by a specialist and possible contraindications should be ruled out. The prescription should be preceded by a trained professional fitting. ProFem® supports physicians and therapists with unique fitting sets for most pessary types.
If possible, pessaries should be removed and cleaned daily. Some types of pessaries can remain in the vagina for longer and are changed by a doctor.
Pessary therapy is a recognized, cost-effective and effective therapy that is usually covered by health insurance companies.