Examining pessary use and satisfaction in managing pelvic organ prolapse: results from a cross-sectional multicentre patient survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vaginal pessaries are a common method of managing pelvic organ prolapse (POP), as well as different types of urinary incontinence, allowing patients to successfully improve overall quality of life. Yet despite their positive attributes, there are several reasons why patients may choose to discontinue using pessaries and proceed with surgery to treat their condition instead. This study aimed to explore patients' experiences of pessary use in treating POP.

Methods

Participants completed an online survey regarding pessary use and ideal characteristics of a pessary. Participants were recruited from social media advertisements, online support groups for women's health-related conditions, and pelvic floor clinics.

Results

A total of 100 participants were recruite

SUBMITTER: Mussawar M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11665120 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature