Vaginal Prolapse and Fitting Ring Pessaries

As women are now living longer, genital prolapse is becoming an ever-increasing problem. Healthcare Professionals working in Primary/Secondary Care settings are fitting and changing vaginal (ring) pessaries on a frequent basis.

This half day session aims to provide healthcare workers with the theoretical/practical skills and knowledge required to safely fit and change pessaries.

"Excellent course, would highly recommend!"

"Very interesting introduction to the subject."

"Very informative!" 

Past course delegates, May 2016

An overview of the female genital tract

Signs and symptoms of prolapse

Types of pessaries available How to fit and change a ring pessary

Practical workshop using a manikin

Identification of problems and how to solve them

Hormone Replacement Therapy for the genital tract

• Understand the causes of female genital prolapse
• Describe the signs and symptoms associated this condition
• Explain to women how gynaecological surgery may help
• Identify problems associated with ring pessaries
• Describe how to fit and change ring pessaries

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• Physiotherapists - view related courses
• Allied Health Professionals - view related courses