Pessary Fittings in Denver, Colorado
Personalized pessary fitting and management for pelvic organ prolapse, providing comfortable, non-surgical support to help you stay active and confident.
What is a Pessary?
A pessary is a removable medical device placed inside the vagina to provide support for pelvic organs affected by prolapse (learn more about prolapse). Pessaries can also be used to manage urinary leakage that happens with running, jumping, lifting, coughing, and sneezing. At Terra Pelvic Health, Dr. Emma Long provides personalized pessary fittings and management, helping you find a comfortable fit that supports your body and goals.
Why choose a pessary?
Reduce pelvic pressure, heaviness, bulging
Return to running or lifting without fear of making your prolapse worse
Improve bladder control
Non-surgical support
Reduce risk of prolapse postpartum
Who might benefit?
You might benefit from a pessary if:
✷ You experience pelvic pressure, heaviness, or fullness
✷ You leak urine with you run or jump or when you cough or sneeze
✷ You feel a vaginal bulge or like something is “falling out”
✷ Your symptoms are worse with exercise, prolonged standing, or at the end of the day
✷ You’re recently postpartum and want to support your body as it heals
✷ You received a diagnosis of prolapse and want to try a non-surgical treatment option
Our Fitting Process:
Individualized assessment and fitting
Trial different shapes and styles to find the best fit for you
Education on use, insertion, removal and care
Follow-up visits to ensure comfort and right fit
Pessary FAQ
-
Generally speaking: no. There may be a few moments of discomfort while measurements are taken and during the initial insertion/removal of the pessary, but most women find the experience to be much less uncomfortable than a PAP smear.
-
For many women, yes! Pessaries can alleviate symptoms related to pelvic organ prolapse as well as stress urinary incontinence, and allow you to get back to a more active life without fear of symptoms or making your condition worse.
-
Dr. Emma takes a gentle and trauma-informed approach and has created a space that supports a relaxed body and calm nervous system. Your fitting appointment allows for plenty of time to ask questions and for the process to unfold at your pace unlike a busy doctor’s office where your appointments can feel rushed.
During your fitting assessment, Dr. Emma will also observe the fit of the pessary after you run/jump/lift to ensure you feel confident performing all of the activities that matter most to you.
-
Yes. Getting fit for a pessary is both an art and a science. Sometimes we need to try different pessary styles and sizes over the course of a couple of visits to find the best fit for you.
It is also important to schedule follow-up visits to ensure your tissues remain healthy while you use the pessary. Dr. Emma will give you guidance on how often to come in based on your age, hormonal status, and tissue health. These quick checks can be done at your regular treatment sessions if you are an active patient at Terra Pelvic Health.