Pessary Care and Fitting in Oshawa
Pelvic pressure, heaviness or the feeling of a vaginal bulge can affect your comfort, movement and everyday activities. A properly fitted pessary may provide non surgical support for symptoms associated with pelvic organ prolapse.
Call 905-440-7520 to book a pessary care appointment.
Call to Book an AppointmentNew Dawn Walk-in and Family Practice provides professional pessary care in Oshawa, including assessment, fitting and ongoing follow up for pelvic organ prolapse. Our medical team offers private, respectful and individualized care to help determine whether a pessary may be appropriate for your condition and personal needs.
Medical Pessary Care for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
A vaginal pessary is a removable medical device placed inside the vagina to support pelvic organs that have shifted from their normal position. It may be considered for patients experiencing pelvic organ prolapse involving the uterus, bladder, vaginal walls or rectum.
Pessary care offers a non surgical management option for suitable patients. Some people use a pessary while considering other treatments, while others choose it as part of their longer term pelvic health care.
The right type and size must be selected based on your anatomy, symptoms and medical assessment. New Dawn provides individualized vaginal pessary care in Oshawa at our medical clinic, as part of a broader range of women's health support. Explore our women's health services to learn more.
What Is Pelvic Organ Prolapse?
Pelvic organ prolapse can occur when the muscles and connective tissues supporting the pelvic organs become weakened. This may allow one or more pelvic organs to move downward and press into the vaginal area.
The condition may affect the bladder, uterus, vaginal walls, rectum or more than one pelvic organ. Symptoms and severity can differ from one patient to another, which is why individualized pelvic organ prolapse care in Oshawa begins with a proper medical assessment.
Common Symptoms of Pelvic Organ Prolapse
You may benefit from a medical assessment if you experience:
- A feeling of pressure or heaviness in the pelvic area
- A bulge or sensation of something coming down through the vagina
- Discomfort during prolonged standing or physical activity
- Difficulty emptying the bladder completely
- Urinary leakage or increased urinary urgency
- Difficulty with bowel movements
- Lower back or pelvic discomfort
- Symptoms that become more noticeable later in the day
These symptoms can have several possible causes. A medical assessment is necessary to understand your condition and determine the appropriate next steps.
How a Pessary May Help
A pessary is designed to provide internal support to the pelvic organs. When the device is appropriately selected and fitted, it may help reduce the pressure, heaviness or bulging sensation associated with pelvic organ prolapse.
Potential Benefits of Pessary Care
A pessary may provide:
- A non surgical option for managing prolapse symptoms
- Additional support for weakened pelvic structures
- Improved comfort during everyday activities
- An option for patients who wish to avoid or delay surgery
- A removable and adjustable form of pelvic support
- Care that can be adapted as symptoms or needs change
Results differ between patients. A medical consultation is required to determine whether pessary care is appropriate for you.
Our Pessary Care Services in Oshawa
New Dawn provides medical support throughout the pessary care process in Oshawa, from initial pessary assessment to pessary fitting and long term follow up. Your care plan will depend on your symptoms, examination findings, health history and individual needs.
Pessary Assessment
Your appointment begins with a private discussion about your symptoms, health history and concerns. A clinical assessment may be completed to evaluate the nature of the prolapse and determine whether a pessary is a suitable option. The clinician will also discuss your expectations, comfort and ability to manage the device as part of your ongoing care.
Pessary Selection and Fitting
Pessaries are available in different types and sizes. Finding an appropriate fit is important for comfort, support and safe use. During the fitting process, the clinician selects a suitable pessary and checks that it remains comfortably positioned during normal movement.
Insertion and Removal Guidance
Patients may receive guidance on pessary insertion, removal and general care when self management is appropriate. Some patients may prefer or require pessary care to be completed by a medical professional based on their comfort and clinical needs.
Pessary Follow Up Care
Follow up appointments help the clinician assess your comfort, symptom response and vaginal health. The pessary may be checked, removed, cleaned, replaced or adjusted when clinically appropriate.
Replacement or Refitting
Changes in your body, symptoms or the condition of the device may require a different size, style or replacement. Contact the clinic if the pessary becomes uncomfortable, moves out of position or no longer provides adequate support.
What to Expect at Your Pessary Appointment
Your first appointment is focused on understanding your symptoms and finding an appropriate care plan for pessary fitting in Oshawa.
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Medical Consultation
The clinician will discuss your symptoms, medical history, previous pregnancies, pelvic procedures and any concerns involving bladder or bowel function.
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Clinical Assessment
An examination may be recommended to evaluate pelvic support and identify the areas affected by prolapse. The clinician will explain the assessment and obtain your consent before proceeding.
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Pessary Fitting
When a pessary is appropriate, the clinician will select and fit a suitable device, assessed while you move, stand or use the washroom to help ensure it remains in place.
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Care Instructions
You will receive instructions about what to expect, caring for the pessary and when to return for follow up, along with symptoms to report to the clinic.
Who May Consider a Pessary?
Pessary care may be considered for adults experiencing symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse who want a non surgical management option.
It may be appropriate for someone who:
- Experiences pelvic pressure, heaviness or vaginal bulging
- Wants to explore an alternative to surgery
- Wishes to postpone surgery
- Is not currently a suitable candidate for surgery
- Needs additional pelvic support during daily activities
- Has experienced pelvic floor changes following pregnancy or childbirth
- Develops prolapse symptoms during or after menopause
If hormonal changes are part of your symptoms, our menopause care at New Dawn page has more information.
Not everyone experiencing pelvic symptoms will require a pessary. Suitability can only be determined after an appropriate medical assessment.
When to Contact the Clinic
Contact New Dawn if you experience concerns while using a pessary, including:
- Persistent pain or significant discomfort
- Vaginal bleeding that is unexpected
- Unusual or unpleasant smelling discharge
- Difficulty urinating or having a bowel movement
- The pessary repeatedly slipping or falling out
- The pessary becoming difficult to remove
- Worsening pelvic pressure or prolapse symptoms
Do not attempt to force an uncomfortable or displaced pessary into position. Contact the clinic for medical guidance.
Why Choose New Dawn for Pessary Care in Oshawa?
Pessary care involves more than providing a medical device. Proper assessment, individualized fitting and appropriate follow up are essential parts of the process.
At New Dawn Walk-in and Family Practice, patients receive:
- Medical assessment in a professional clinical environment
- Private and respectful women's health care
- Individualized pessary selection and fitting
- Clear guidance about use and ongoing care
- Follow up support based on clinical needs
- A convenient central Oshawa location
- Simple appointment booking by phone
New Dawn also offers a full range of women's health services, including Pap smear appointments in Oshawa.
Our goal is to make it easier for Oshawa patients to discuss pelvic health concerns and access appropriate medical care without embarrassment or judgment.
Book Pessary Care in Oshawa
You do not have to ignore pelvic pressure, heaviness or prolapse symptoms. Speak with our medical team to learn whether pessary care may be suitable for you.
Call 905-440-7520
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