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We are Saskatoon's first private physiotherapy

clinic devoted to the fitting of pessaries for

women with various pelvic health conditions

TPC Slide Question 01
Have you been diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse?
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If so,the use of a pessary may be an option for you

What is it?

A pessary is a removable device that is inserted into the vagina to support the pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, and bowels)

A pessary is a removable device that is inserted into the vagina to support the pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, and bowels)

Who is it appropriate for?

1) Women who have pelvic organ prolapse: descent of the pelvic organs

2) Women who have stress urinary incontinence: leakage of urine with activity (eg. sneezing, laughing, running)

1) Women who have pelvic organ prolapse: descent of the pelvic organs
2) Women who have stress urinary incontinence: leaking of urine when sneezing or laughing for example

A pessary may be worn constantly or inserted only during activities that produce symptoms (during exercise, for example).

When is it used?

A pessary may be worn constantly or inserted only during activities that produce symptoms (eg. during exercise)

Improve quality of life:
– Return to activities of daily living and previously enjoyed hobbies
– Decrease heaviness, pressure and bulging
– Reduce urinary incontinence
– Improve sexual function

Why?

Improve quality of life:
– Return to activities of
   daily living and
   previously enjoyed
   hobbies
– Decrease heaviness,
   pressure and bulging
– Reduce urinary
   incontinence
– Improve sexual function

CARA MCDOUGALL

Registered Physiotherapist,
Owner and Clinical Director
at Saskatoon Pessary Clinic

Review 01
"As an older person, I was very apprehensive and a little embarrassed about having this procedure but my worries were foundless as Cara was amazingly professional and caring and reassured me every step of the way. Would give her 12 out of 10. Thank you, Cara- you are the best."

- Jean B.
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Saskatoon

507 Ave F South
Saskatoon, SK
S7M 1T6
Ph: (306) 912-6269
Fax: (855) 915-0292
@: info@saskatoonpessaryclinic.com

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