June 16, 2026 · BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology · DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.70280

The Effect of Pessary Insertion on Pelvic Anatomy: A Prospective Observational Study Using Upright MRI

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The authors aimed to investigate the anatomical effects of pessary insertion on pelvic organ positioning in women with pelvic organ prolapse (POP) using upright MRI. Their findings revealed that while pessary insertion initially elevated the bladder and cervix, the bladder's lift diminished after one week, whereas the cervix's elevation remained stable. This suggests that pessaries may play a significant role in alleviating POP symptoms by maintaining uterine lift.

Annemarie van der Steen, Jaimy A Simmering, Manon Perik, Frank F J Simonis, Frieda van den Noort, Anique T M Grob

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