My grandmother has a pessary. What is it?
A pessary is a device that is inserted into the vagina to support sagging pelvic organs. By supporting the organs, it relieves the symptoms associated with prolapse. Pessaries are usually made of latex or polyvinyl. They come in many shapes. The most common ones are round and resemble a diaphragm, although the rim is firmer and the center is open. They also come in cube, donut and U shapes. A properly fitted pessary should cause no pain or discomfort.
