Vaginal Prolapse and Fitting Ring Pessaries (Nov 02, 2026)

Vaginal Prolapse and Fitting Ring Pessaries is organized by M&K Update Ltd and will be held on Nov 02, 2026.

Course Overview:
As women are now living longer, genital prolapse is becoming an ever-increasing problem. Healthcare Professionals working in Primary/Secondary Care settings are fitting and changing vaginal (ring) pessaries on a frequent basis.

This half day session aims to provide healthcare workers with the theoretical/practical skills and knowledge required to safely fit and change pessaries.

Course Content:

• An overview of the female genital tract
• Signs and symptoms of prolapse
• Types of pessaries available How to fit and change a ring pessary
• Practical workshop using a manikin
• Identification of problems and how to solve them
• Hormone Replacement Therapy for the genital tract

Course Aims and Outcomes:

• Understand the causes of female genital prolapse
• Describe the signs and symptoms associated this condition
• Explain to women how gynaecological surgery may help
• Identify problems associated with ring pessaries
• Describe how to fit and change ring pessaries