Lucy Burrows
Consultant Men's Health Physio, Consultant Women's Health Physio
Physiotherapy
Women's health physiotherapy
Men's health physiotherapy
The biggest women's health team in the UK
Pessary fitting
Pelvic organ prolapse affects around half of all women at some point in their lifetime, and yet it's one of the least talked about conditions we see. A pessary can make a significant difference to how you feel day to day, and our clinicians will take the time to make sure it's the right option for you, fitted carefully, and followed up properly.
When a pessary can help
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Pelvic organ prolapse
When a pelvic organ shifts from its usual position, a pessary provides the support it needs.
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Urinary incontinence
A pessary reduces bladder pressure, helping prevent leaking during exercise or everyday movement.
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Pelvic floor pressure
For that persistent feeling of heaviness or dragging, a pessary can provide real relief.
Understanding prolapse, and what can help.
Most women who come to us have been carrying it quietly for a long time before they seek help. It's not always easy to describe, and it can feel hard to know where to start. If you've been noticing a feeling of pressure, a sensation that something is there, difficulty emptying your bladder or bowel, or urinary leaking, it's worth coming in. There's a great deal that can be done, and you don't have to keep managing it on your own.
Booking your appointment
Our specialist Women's Health physiotherapists are here to listen and support you across all our clinics, that's across London, as well as Lindfield and Poole. Book online through our self-pay options or insurance, or call us to discuss your needs and find the most convenient appointment for you.
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What to expect from your first appointment
Your first step to getting your pessary fitted is booking an initial women's health assessment, so your clinician can understand your history and your symptoms. This includes a pelvic health exam to check your pelvic floor strength and determine if a pessary suits you, and which type. Pessaries come in many shapes and sizes, if fitting is the right next step, we can do it in the same appointment.
Meet our Physiotherapists
Every physiotherapist has been chosen for their expertise and ability to make a difference.
Rosie Griffioen
Clinic Director, Manual Physio, Women's Health Physio, Pilates Physio
Physiotherapy
Women's health physiotherapy
Pilates and classes
Geetanjali Karia
Clinic Director, Men & Women's Health, Pilates Physio, Manual Physio
Physiotherapy
Women's health physiotherapy
Pilates and classes
Fran Merlo
Women's and Men's Health Physio, Rehab Physio, Service Lead
Women's health physiotherapy
Men's health physiotherapy
Clara Judit
Women's Health Physio, Pilates Physio, TMJ Specialist
Women's health physiotherapy
Jaw pain (TMJ) physiotherapy
Pilates and classes
Stephanie Ly
Manual Physio, Pilates Physio, Rehab Physio, Women's Health Physio
Physiotherapy
Women's health physiotherapy
Shockwave therapy (ESWT & FSWT)
Maria Viner
Manual Physio, Pilates Physio, Women's Health Physio
Physiotherapy
Women's health physiotherapy
Pilates and classes
Ailsa Lant
Manual Physio, Women's Health Physio
Physiotherapy
Women's health physiotherapy
Kayleigh Robinson
Clinic Director, Consultant Physio, Women's Health Physio
Physiotherapy
Women's health physiotherapy
Becky Withycombe
Consultant Hand Therapist, Service Lead, Women's Health Physio
Women's health physiotherapy
Hand & wrist physiotherapy
Larissa Christian
Consultant Physiotherapist, Consultant Women's Health Physio
Physiotherapy
Women's health physiotherapy
Shockwave therapy (ESWT & FSWT)
Jenny Constable
Consultant Men's Health Physio, Consultant Women's Health Physio
Women's health physiotherapy
Men's health physiotherapy
Karina Murphy
Consultant Rehab Physiotherapist, Men's Health Physio, Pilates Physio, Women's Health Physio
Physiotherapy
Women's health physiotherapy
Pilates and classes
Veronica Itinger
Performance Physio, Pilates Physio, Rehab Physio, Running Specialist, Women's Health Physio
Physiotherapy
Women's health physiotherapy
Shockwave therapy (ESWT & FSWT)
Amy Yates
Group Director, Men & Women's Health, Pilates
Pilates and classes
Women's health physiotherapy
Men's health physiotherapy
Pricing
Clear pricing across all our services, with easy booking through insurance or self-pay.
Women's health initial assessment | 1-hour
£165
* Note: Prices may vary when booking depending on availability of Physiotherapist or Senior Physiotherapist.
Women's health initial assessment | 1-hour
£100
* Note: Prices may vary when booking depending on availability of Physiotherapist or Senior Physiotherapist.
FAQs
A pessary is a small silicone device that fits inside the vagina to support the pelvic organs when they have prolapsed. It works by providing the structural support that the weakened pelvic floor muscles and ligaments can no longer provide on their own. Pessaries come in many shapes and sizes, and your clinician will assess which type is most suitable for you during your appointment.
We recommend a check-in two weeks after your fitting, and follow-up appointments at three, six and twelve months. Most pessaries are worn for three to six months, though some are inserted and removed as needed depending on your lifestyle and symptoms. Your clinician will talk you through what's right for your situation at your appointment.
A prolapse happens when one of the pelvic organs, the bladder, bowel, or uterus, moves down into the vaginal wall, usually because the pelvic floor muscles and ligaments have weakened over time. Childbirth, menopause, chronic constipation, or sustained pressure from heavy lifting can all play a part. Common symptoms include a feeling of pressure or dragging, difficulty emptying the bladder or bowel, urinary leaking, and discomfort during intercourse.
A pessary is one of several treatment options for pelvic organ prolapse, alongside lifestyle modifications and pelvic floor exercises. We won't recommend a fitting unless your clinician believes it's genuinely the right option for you. If you're undiagnosed but think you may have a prolapse, the right first step is an initial women's health assessment, after which your clinician will advise on the best course of treatment.
Pessaries are well tolerated by most women. Side effects can include increased vaginal discharge and some bleeding. If you are menopausal, you may require vaginal oestrogen to aid lubrication, and your clinician will discuss this with you and advise if needed.
Pessary fitting is currently available at our Fitzrovia clinics. If you're not sure which is most convenient, get in touch and we'll help you find the right clinic and the right time.
The initial women's health assessment that forms part of your appointment can be claimed through most private medical insurers. The pessary fitting itself and the pessary are not covered by insurance and must be paid for privately. Your clinician will be transparent about costs from the outset.
Locations
1 clinic offering Pessary fitting
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