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When is therapy with a Gellhorn Pessary useful ?
Gellhorn Pessaries are used for treating severe descensus or prolapse of
the vagina and the uterus e.g. when other pessaries succumb the large
pressure and when the use of a Cube Pessary increases involuntary leakage
of urine (incontinence). Descents like this can be caused by e.g. hereditary
weakness of the connective tissue, postmenopausal hormone deficiency
or pregnancy and giving birth.
How does the Gellhorn Pessary work ?
medesign’s Gellhorn Pessary repositions the uterus and brings it into the
anatomically correct position – counteracting a prolapse or descensus of
the vagina or the uterus (total prolapse). The thickened stem of the
pessary is placed behind the symphysis – stabilising the pessary and
preventing it from slipping out.
Which Gellhorn Pessary is the right one for me ?
medesign’s Gellhorn Pessaries are offered in various sizes. Selecting the
correct size is a prerequisite for ideal treatment and freedom from symptoms.
Your gynaecologist will determine the right size for you. Select a pessary,
which securely stays in the vaginal vault even when coughing and
squeezing. Your gynaecologist will assess the fit of your pessary after a
few weeks or months to see whether you can switch to a different size.
medesign pessaries are made from flexible, tissue tolerant silicone, which
is especially developed for medical use. If you should, despite this, notice
a reaction, stop the use of the pessary and discuss the situation with your
physician. The Gellhorn Pessary is rather flexible and can thus be inserted
without difficulties. The pessary may be used by one patient only.