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pessary Med 1. a device for inserting into the vagina, either as a support for the uterus or (diaphragm pessary) to deliver a drug, such as a contraceptive 2. a medicated vaginal suppository pessary [′pes·ə·rē] (medicine) An appliance of varied form placed in the vagina for uterine support or contraception. (pharmacology) Any suppository or other form of medication placed in the vagina for therapeutic purposes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| One solution has been to bring services through mobile reproductive health camps, where women can be fitted with a pessary ring, which holds back the uterus and prevents it from falling out. Women were considered ineligible if they indicated prior treatments for SUI (collagen injection, medications affecting bladder tone, pessary, or surgery). Nor will I give a woman a pessary to procure abortion. |
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