A pessary can be a lifeline for some women and feel confronting or confusing for others. Yet many women are offered one with very little explanation.
In this episode, Claire Sparrow explores one of the most common questions she is asked: to pessary or not to pessary?Rather than telling you what to do, Claire shares the facts, context, and clinical insight you need to make an informed decision that feels right for your body and your life.
We talk about what a support pessary actually is, what it can and cannot do, the most common types women are offered, how to know if it fits well, and whether you can exercise while wearing one. We also explore the emotional side of the decision, the myths that keep women feeling stuck, and how pessaries can sit alongside movement, breath, and Whole Body Pelvic Health rather than replacing them.
Wearing a pessary is not failure. Choosing not to wear one is not missing an opportunity. They are simply choices, and those choices can change as your body, confidence, and circumstances change.
You are not broken, you are not behind, and you are not alone.
There is hope for your pelvic floor.
Links & Resources
Whole Body Pelvic Health Membership
Monthly classes, education, and support to help you move with confidence and reduce prolapse symptoms.
👉 https://www.wholebodypelvichealth.co.uk/membership
Pelvic Health Café (Free Monthly Space)
A supportive, welcoming space to share experiences and hear from other women navigating pelvic health.
👉 https://www.wholebodypelvichealth.co.uk/pelvic-health-cafe
HOPE for Your Pelvic Floor – the book
A practical, compassionate guide to understanding and supporting your pelvic floor.
👉 https://www.wholebodypelvichealth.co.uk/book
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