This article illustrates the right way to use your pessaries.
1 | Wash your hands with soap and water before using the pessary. |
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2 | Remove the wrapper from the pessary. | |
3 | Lie down and insert the pessary, tapered end first, into the vagina. Push gently but firmly high into the vagina. | |
4 | If two pessaries have been prescribed, do the same with the second one.
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5 | Wash your hands with water and soap after each insertion. |
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6 | Continue using the pessary even during the menstrual period. | |
7 | Avoid sexual intercourse during the period of treatment. | |
8 | You may wish to wear a sanitary napkin to prevent this medication from staining your clothes. |
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Store this medicine correctly. | |
| Store in a cool, dry place. Some pessaries need to be stored in the refrigerator. Check the label for the correct storage condition. |
| Do not keep different types of medicines together in one container. Keep each medicine separately in its original labelled container. |
| Keep the medicine out of the reach of children. |
| Do not keep expired medicines or medicines that are no longer needed. |
This article was last reviewed on Wednesday, November 22, 2023