Gellhorn-type vaginal pessary MED1000118

For treating severe prolapse. Equipped with a shaft which prevents tilting and slipping. A descent of the pelvic floor or prolapse occurs when when organs leave their accustomed place. Normally, the uterus and vagina are attached by connective tissue tape-style and by a strong shell around the vaginal wall at the bony pelvis. With a weakening of the pelvic floor muscles, connective tissue structures give way, so the vagina falls down. The position of bladder and rectum can be affected. About one in three women over 45 years suffer from a more or less severe form of such a genital prolapse. A conventional method of treatment with pessaries (selected by the physician) can resolve many of the symptoms. The Club Pessary is made from special medical silicone and was developed for treating severe prolapse. It has proved very successful in past years. It is equipped with a shaft which prevents the ring from tilting and slipping. After about three weeks, a smaller Pessary should be inserted as the lower vaginal tissue shrinks relatively fast. Often the pessary can be replaced by a cube after a couple of weeks. Insertion and removal of the Club Pessary is more difficult than with any other pessary. Further Information Directions for use: The ring is lubricated with Ladysoft Lubricant and gently inserted edgewise and in an oblique direction to avoid the urethral opening while the perineum is pushed strongly downward. It is introduced into the vagina by a corkscrew-like motion. Once within the vaginal lumen, the pessary is pushed upward until only the extremity of the stem shows in the vaginal entrance.