Vaginal Ring Pessary Change

A vaginal ring pessary is a soft silicone device used to provide comfort and reduce urinary incontinence caused by pelvic organ prolapse. Vaginal pessaries are a common solution to reduce discomfort and the severity of prolapse many women experience after childbirth and with the ageing process.

Bodyvie provides vaginal ring pessary fitting and refitting, drawing on Dr. Weber’s years of experience in managing vaginal prolapse. A vaginal pessary acts like internal support, helping to hold up the vaginal wall when it has been weakened by factors such as pregnancy and childbirth, heavy lifting, weight gain, or menopause. Our clinic has been delivering trusted care since 1999, and is backed by strong medical credentials and expertise.

Vaginal prolapse is a common condition with one-third of women experiencing some mild to severe prolapse symptoms. Vaginal prolapse can be very uncomfortable as it is caused by the vagina or another pelvic organ slipping out of position which can occur during pregnancy, childbirth and menopause.

There are two types of pessaries and we offer the vaginal ring pessary at Bodyvie. The most common vaginal pessary is the ring pessary which offers support and structure to the vagina to provide relief and comfort from the prolapse. The ring pessary can be used for all stages of pelvic organ prolapse. The Gellhorn pessary is commonly used for space-filling as it has a broad base and comes in different lengths to suit most women.

Prolapse pessaries are made with medical-grade silicone and should be replaced every 4-6 months.

At your appointment, you will be measured for the best-sized pessary to ensure the most comfort possible. Dr Weber will confirm your pessary is the right size and in the right position so you won’t be able to feel it and you’ll be able to continue your normal activities after your appointment. With Dr Weber’s vast experience as a GP, you will be in safe hands and this includes providing any adjustments after your initial pessary fitting at your follow-up appointment with Dr Weber.

Vaginal pessaries are a great option for women experiencing vaginal or pelvic organ prolapse. For women waiting for surgery, a pessary is a non-invasive option to reduce pain and discomfort from prolapse, alongside pelvic floor exercises. A pessary can also help minimise stress urinary incontinence, the leaking of the bladder when coughing, laughing or exercising and incontinence experienced in pregnancy.

At your initial consultation, Dr Weber will listen to your symptoms and concerns, share how the pessary insertion works, what to expect before and after the pessary fitting and provide quality care with a post-insertion follow-up.

With ring pessary insertions being less of an urgent priority on the NHS, Bodyvie offers a quicker and more immediate appointment time to suit your schedule to reduce the discomfort of vaginal prolapse as soon as possible.

Our private GP and women’s health service runs at our Richmond clinic only, at 133-135 Kew Road, TW9 2PN. It is not available at our Belgravia clinic.