Are older patients with prolapse likely to continue pessary use? A retrospective observational study

ConclusionsAlthough vaginal pessary use was the preferred first-line management choice for vaginal prolapse in most older women, surgery for prolapse was ultimately required in two-thirds of those conservatively managed. As three-quarters of older women presenting with prolapse had surgery as either a primary or secondary procedure; patients need to be advised of the high chance of requiring surgery at a later stage if they opt for pessary management.

Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - August 12, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research