More than half of the patients continued long-term use of the pessary. The Gellhorn pessary can resolve prolapse and voiding difficulty symptoms effectively. In addition, the Gellhorn pessary can significantly improve the QOL of women via long-term use. However, the Gellhorn pessary has a limited effect on defecatory symptoms.
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