Pessaries customized through transvaginal ultrasound and 3D printing technology may perform better if commercial pessaries fail for women with pelvic organ prolapse, according to results of a ...

An ultrasound or MRI may help assess the severity of the prolapse. ... It is important to follow the instructions on care, removal, and insertion of the pessary. In cases of severe prolapse, ...

Reducing extreme preterm birth. The research team at Amsterdam UMC investigated the best treatment for women with a cervical length shorter than 25 mm at the 20-week ultrasound scan.

A pessary provides support and structure to stop these organs from dropping into your vaginal opening. Find a Specialist Near Me. Pros & Cons of Pessary for Prolapse. A pessary offers an alternative ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Preterm delivery or neonatal death occurred in 45.5% of the pessary group vs. 45.6% of the usual care group ...

Fetal, neonatal, or infant death was actually more prevalent with use of a pessary (13.3% vs 6.8% with usual care; RR 1.94, 95% CI 1.13-3.32), reported Matthew Hoffman, MD, MPH, of ChristianaCare ...

Research from Amsterdam UMC now shows that, in pregnant women with a short cervix around 20 weeks, Progesterone (a hormone) is better than a cervical pessary at reducing the risk of severe preterm ...

Findings showed no significant difference between the groups; the primary endpoint occurred in 45.5% (127/280) of the pessary group and 45.6% (120/264) of the usual care group (relative risk, ...