Ring Pessary Sizer: a pilot study to objectively measure size of a ring pessary required by a patient

Abstract

Ring pessaries are frequently used to relieve the symptoms of utero-vaginal prolapse. So far, the assessment of the size of a ring pessary required by a patient has been subjective. We have developed an instrument, called a 'Ring Pessary Sizer', which could objectively estimate the size of ring required by a patient. This article details a prospective study of 37 patients who were using ring pessary without any problems for whom the Ring Pessary Sizer was able to correctly estimate within one size of the ring in 31 (84%) cases. A Ring Pessary Sizer would make the choice of the size of a ring pessary more objective for a clinician and less inconvenient for a patient. This will also have numerous cost saving benefits.

Recent advances in electrospun nanofiber vaginal formulations for women's sexual and reproductive health

“…number of vaginal births), age and height, such that single product size is not considered optimal for all women. Despite these differences in vaginal dimensions, all vaginal drug products are offered in one size only; only vaginal pessaries for treating pelvic organ prolapse are offered in different sizes (Oliver et al, 2011;Qureshi et al, 2008).…”

The ins and outs of drug-releasing vaginal rings: a literature review of expulsions and removals

“…Of course, unlike vaginal rings, the barrier contraceptive products need to fit tightly around the cervix in order to function as an effective barrier preventing sperm crossing the cervix and uterus and accessing an egg in the fallopian tube. Also, vaginal ring pessariesused for urinary incontinence or for vaginal/pelvic organ prolapseare available in different sizes, with external diameters typically ranging from 38-127 mm [39][40][41][42].…”