Question 1

what is a pessary?

Accepted Answer

Bladder support: It's a device inserted into the vagina to help support your bladder to help prevent urinary incontinence (leakage).

Question 2

what is a cystocele?

Accepted Answer

A type of hernia: A cystocele occurs when the wall between a woman's bladder and her vagina weakens and allows the bladder to droop into the vagina. This condition may cause discomfort and problems with emptying the bladder.  It is possible to have surgery to help correct this.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of a cystocele?

Accepted Answer

Varied: A lot of the symptoms are related to the bladder....Frequency, recurrent uti, pressure, urgency, and incomplete emptying.  Additionally, you might feel pelvic pressure and pain with intercourse.  You might struggle with tampon placement or the feeling of something against your clothes.

Question 4

are vagifem pessaries safe long term?

Accepted Answer

YES: Should be regularly removed and cleaned.

Question 5

can i do kegels while wearing my pessary?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no reason these cannot be combined.  Combinations of treatments often yield the best results.

Question 6

can you b fisted with a cystocele? is it safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: it is as safe as being fisted without a cystocele.  might cause stretching and make the cystocele worse

Question 7

canestan pessary prescribed over 3 nights normal?

Accepted Answer

Antifungal cream: YEs, perfectly normal.  The higher strength preparation is prescribed for 3 consecutive nights.

Question 8

what risk factors are associated with cystocele repair?

Accepted Answer

Failure is the worse: Common risks include damage to the bladder, complications of anesthesia, pain with intercourse, worsening bladder function or infection. However, the greatest risk is failure with a repeat operation being necessary.   It really stresses the importance of knowing the abilities of your physician well.  Don't be afraid to ask about your physicians qualifications, failure rates, or common problems.

Question 9

what happens if someone accidentally swallowed a pessary?

Accepted Answer

Swallowed a pessary?: This would be very unlikely and not an accident.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: cystocele repair?

Accepted Answer

Hernia repair: A cytocele is a hernia of the pelvic floor in women.  Correction of the hernia involves placing  the bladder above the area of the hernia and then repairing the hernia so the bladder does not fall back through again.   That can be done by using your own tissue, or using grafts.

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