Brief History of the Pessary

The Pessary has been around longer than anyone, now a day can remember.  It originated as far back as the Egyptians.  In the Pessary's past form it was made from many different items.  Round hard fruits, material wrapped into ball shapes, metal, bone and even stone.  As time progressed, so did the Pessary.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse in some countries can be considered fatal, due to non-treatment.  The lack of diagnosis due to women not having the medical assistance available, or the condition is such an embarrassment, women choose to not talk about it.

Pessaries are now being used for more conditions than Pelvic Organ Prolapse.  i.e., Incontinence, cystocele, rectocele, retroverted uterus, support of the uterus, vagina, bladder and/or rectum.

REMEMBER to consult your physician for all symptoms and for the proper fitting of a Pessary.