Question 1

is povindone iodine vaginal pessaries safe to use at 39 weeks pregnancy. what are the side effects to fetus and any alternative for it. ?

Accepted Answer

No.: Betadine should be avoided in pregnancy because it can affect the maternal and fetal thyroid glands and cause complications from that. Do not use betadine pessaries in pregnancy!

Question 2

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 3

what happens if someone accidentally swallowed a pessary?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

can i use an old diaphragm instead of a pessary?

Accepted Answer

Pessary: No.  The diaphragm  is not designed to hold the pelvic organs in place.

Question 5

who is familiar with a vaginal pessary? do they hurt?

Accepted Answer

No: Pessaries should not hurt .  See a doctor to gain more insight about pessaries and their indications. The main indication is urinary stress incontinence and contraindications for surgery.

Question 6

is canesten .5g one day pessaries enough or do i need external cream as well?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: If there is suspicious rashes on the external genitalia, it would be harmless to gingerly apply topical agent (if not allergic to it) and see. If no rash, just wait and see how Canesten 0,5 mg may work for you. If fact, any question that may arise on the course of caring the condition you have should direct to your treating Doc for better accuracy and relevance. So, do so. Best wish ...

Question 7

hi please help i need advice  i swallowed  a pessary (trush tablet) orally by mistake. what should i do ? i'm worried

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: How long ago did this incident happen? If having been more than 1-2 hours and not bothering you much, do nothing and see. Of course, you may drink some milk. Most likely, the ingredients of suppository would "harmlessly" pass through GI tract uneventfully. If hurting, of course, seek pro-evaluation, care, and counseling right away.

Question 8

what are cyclogest (progesterone) pessaries?

Accepted Answer

Release hormones: These are pessaries used by ivf doctors to support early ivf pregnancies.

Early pregnancies need Progesterone to keep going and typically ivf doctors use some sort of supplementation.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: pessary?

Accepted Answer

Pessary: A pessary is a vaginal insert used in the non-surgical management of pelvic organ prolapse.

Question 10

are vagifem pessaries safe long term?

Accepted Answer

YES: Should be regularly removed and cleaned.

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Is povindone iodine vaginal pessaries safe to use at 39 weeks pregnancy. what are the side effects to fetus and any alternative for it. ?

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What is a pessary?

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What happens if someone accidentally swallowed a pessary?

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Can i use an old diaphragm instead of a pessary?

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Who is familiar with a vaginal pessary? do they hurt?

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Is canesten .5g one day pessaries enough or do i need external cream as well?

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Hi please help i need advice i swallowed a pessary (trush tablet) orally by mistake. what should i do ? i'm worried

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What are cyclogest (progesterone) pessaries?

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What is the definition or description of: pessary?

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Are vagifem pessaries safe long term?

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