Pessary care: follow up and management of complications

Urol Nurs. 2012 May-Jun;32(3):126-36, 145; quiz 137.

Abstract

Successful use of vaginal support pessaries requires provider and patient understanding of expected symptom-relief, potential complications, self-care options, and evaluation and treatment of pessary-related problems. This second article in a three-part series summarizes clinical recommendations and evidence related to pessary management.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Continuity of Patient Care
  • Education, Nursing, Continuing
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse* / nursing
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse* / prevention & control
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse* / therapy
  • Pessaries / adverse effects*
  • Specialties, Nursing / methods*
  • Vaginal Diseases* / drug therapy
  • Vaginal Diseases* / nursing
  • Vaginal Diseases* / pathology