These hernias usually occur in women who have delivered a number of children vaginally. The new pessary is made from plastic that can be left inside the vagina for up to 30 days. The old version was made of material that allowed vaginal secretions to get inside the device and, if left too long, caused hygiene problems for many women. It is recommended that women visit their gynecologist once a month so the pessary can be removed, cleaned, and checked for cracks. The physician will also check for damage to vaginal tissue, one of the possible side effects of using a pessary.
Women can enjoy sexual relations while the pessary is in place.
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