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Doughnut pessary


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Illustration of doughnut pessary

A vaginal pessary is a removable device placed into the vagina. A doughnut pessary is designed to support areas of pelvic organ prolapse, particularly uterine prolapse.


Last Updated: October 20, 2008
Medical Review:
Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine

R. Hugh Gorwill, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology


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