Vaginal Pessaries for Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Primary Care
This course supports healthcare professionals working in women’s health to develop advanced skills in assessing, selecting and fitting vaginal pessaries for pelvic organ prolapse (POP). The session provides a clear, practical overview of POP types, common causes and symptoms, alongside evidence‑based treatment options and pessary styles used in primary care.
Delegates will learn how to examine, choose and fit different pessary types, troubleshoot challenges and provide tailored advice to patients following insertion. The course strengthens confidence, enhances procedural competence and supports safe, effective pessary management for women experiencing prolapse.
Course Content
- Identifying different types of pelvic organ prolapse (POP)
- Recognising common causes of POP
- Identifying typical symptoms of POP
- Awareness of treatment options available in primary care
- Overview of different pessary types
- Examination and fitting of various pessary styles
- Providing patient advice and aftercare following pessary insertion
Ideal for nurses, GPs, ACPs and allied health professionals delivering pelvic health care in primary care.
