what is a pessary
A pessary is a rubber device that fits into your vagina to help support your uterus (womb), vagina, bladder, or rectum.The pessary is most often used to treat prolapse of the uterus. Prolapse refers to when the uterus drops or âfalls outâ because it loses support after childbirth or pelvic surgery.The problem can usually be fixed through surgery, but it is also possible to treat prolapse with a pessary.he pessary is most often used to treat prolapse of the uterus. Prolapse refers to when the uterus drops or âfalls outâ because it loses support after childbirth or pelvic surgery. The problem can usually be fixed through surgery, but it is also possible to treat prolapse with a pessary.