The Misunderstood, Underutilized Vaginal Pessary: An Indispensable Diagnostic and Therapeutic Tool - SC05

Friday, May 19, 2023

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET

Location: Room 307

CME Credits 1

Sub Topic: Evaluate, Diagnose, and Initiate Management of Incontinence / Pelvic Floor Disorders

Michael D. Vardy, MD (he/him/his)

Director of Urogynecology
Englewood Hospital, NJ
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, in New York City
Tenafly, NJ, United States

Disclosure(s): Cooper Surgical: Consultant (Ongoing)
Woojin Chong, BS, MD

Medical Director of Urogynecology, Associate Program Director of OBGYN Residency
Inspira Health Network
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, NJ and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY, U.S.A.
Vineland, NJ, United States

Disclosure(s): Allergan: Consultant (Ongoing)

Session Description
Styles, materials, and experience have evolved to make current pessary use indispensable for every gynecologist—not just urogynecologists. With proper fitting, a pessary can be placed even on initial visits, potentially resolving urgency, frequency, urinary retention, urge incontinence, recurrent UTIs in addition to prolapse—as well as diagnosing potential incontinence. And, yes, it is compatible with sexual activity.

Disclosure(s):

Michael D. Vardy, MD: Cooper Surgical: Consultant (Ongoing)

Woojin Chong, MD: Allergan: Consultant (Ongoing)