The Pelvic Floor Project

55. Pessary use for prolapse with gynecologist Dr. Paula Espino

Melissa Dessaulles from Mommy Berries Season 1 Episode 55

In this episode, gynecologist Dr. Paula Espino and I discuss:

  • The SOGC guidelines for prolapse management 
  • What is a pessary?
  • Different types of pessary
  • Ways pessaries can be used and managed
  • Symptoms of prolapse
  • Typical course through the health care system for someone who has symptoms of prolapse
  • Wait times for seeing a gynecologist in Canada
  • What an assessment by a gynecologist entails
  • The role of pelvic health physiotherapy 
  • The role of vaginal hormones
  • When surgery may be indicated

Dr. Paula Espino is an OBGYN practicing in Kelowna, BC, Canada.

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