This session is an introduction to vaginal pessaries and treatment options for women with a pelvic organ prolapse.

Course content/learning outcomes

By the end of this session attendees will have a greater awareness of: 

•  Able to Identify different types of pelvic organ prolapse (POP)
•  Identify common causes of POP 
•  Identify common symptoms of POP 
• Awareness of treatment options 
• Introduction to different types of pessaries 
• How to fit different styles of pessary- examination and choice
• Advice to patients following pessary fit 
• Identify common problems and how to troubleshoot
• Routine management 
• Reasons for discontinuation
• Case studies