pessaries

pes·sa·ry (p

-r

)

n. pl. pes·sa·ries

1. Any of various devices worn in the vagina to support or correct the position of the uterus or rectum.

2. A contraceptive diaphragm.

3. A medicated vaginal suppository.

[Middle English pessarie, from Late Latin pessrium, from pessus, pessum, from Greek pessos, oval-shaped stone, pessary.]

pessary [ˈpɛsərɪ]

n pl -ries Med

1. (Medicine) 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. (Medicine / Pharmacology) a medicated vaginal suppository

[from Late Latin pessārium, from Latin pessum, from Greek pessos plug]

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Noun

pessary - a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix

contraceptive diaphragm, diaphragm

birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, preventative, preventive - an agent or device intended to prevent conception

Translations

pessary [ˈpesərɪ] N → pesario m

pessary [ˈpɛsəri] n (= contraceptive) → pessaire m

pessary

n (= contraceptive) → Pessar nt; (= suppository) → Zäpfchen nt, → Suppositorium nt (spec)

pessary [ˈpɛsərɪ] n → pessario; (contraceptive) → diaframma m

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applicator
birth control device
contraceptive
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contraceptive diaphragm
diaphragm
drug
Nascal
preventative
preventive
prophylactic device

Since my visit, we have introduced the use of silicone pessaries to help treat the symptoms caused by pelvic organ prolapse.

'Hidden' issue is brought out into the open; Health Reporter HELEN ... by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)

Vaginal dryness and pain don't need to be considered as a natural part of growing older and effective treatment options, such as vaginal oestrogen tablets, pessaries, creams or rings are available and can easily be prescribed by their healthcare professional.

7 in 10 women 'feel uncomfortable' talking about vaginal dryness, pain by Asian News International

However, should you be induced because your baby is over your expected date and have received up to 2 prostin pessaries and started labour without any additional help, the birth centre will still be an option for you.

Information key to decision by Birmingham Mail (England)

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