What are the Risk Factors and Symptoms of a Prolapsed Uterus?

9. Pessary

For more serious cases, such as a grade 2 prolapse, doctors may recommend a vaginal pessary. This circular device is made from medical-grade plastic and holds the uterus in place, preventing it from drooping any further. These are manually inserted devices that can be taken out periodically for cleaning. It is important for women to find the right size, because if it’s too small, for example, the simplest exertion will cause it to slip out. Though the available scientific support for these devices is not strong, they are commonly used by most gynecologists to prevent or delay the need for more invasive procedures.