Continuous usage of a ring pessary for pelvic organ prolapse may cause a disturbance of intravaginal microbiota and intravaginal mucosal damage. To avoid the side effects of continuous ring pessary… Click to show full abstract
Continuous usage of a ring pessary for pelvic organ prolapse may cause a disturbance of intravaginal microbiota and intravaginal mucosal damage. To avoid the side effects of continuous ring pessary therapy, daily self‐replacement of the ring pessary is recommended. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the outcomes of self‐replacement versus continuous ring usage, by analysing clinical findings and intravaginal microbiota.
               
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