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 Translation for 'pessary' from English to French
NOUN   a pessary | pessaries
SYNO contraceptive diaphragm | diaphragm | pessary
pharm.
comprimé {m} vaginal
pessary [vaginal suppository]
pharm.
ovule {m} gynécologique
pessary [vaginal suppository]
méd.
pessaire {m} [diaphragme]
(diaphragm) pessary
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Usage Examples English
  • A 3 mg vaginal pessary is inserted once or twice daily for 5-10 days.
  • A 200 mg pessary is inserted into the vagina at bedtime for 3 nights or a 600 mg pessary is inserted once only at bedtime.
  • Overall, it appears that quality of life was found to be significantly improved for people with pelvic organ prolapse after surgical or pessary management.
  • A pessary is a medical device that is inserted into the vagina.
  • ... from fecal impaction, obstruction due to a vaginal pessary) may also present with pseudodiarrhea, since only liquid stool can make it through.

  • A cervical pessary is being studied as an alternative to cervical cerclage since there are fewer potential complications.
  • Hannah Stone, at one of Sanger's clinics, ordered a new type of diaphragm (a pessary) from a Japanese physician to be shipped from Tokyo to the United States.
  • Treatment options are rarely needed, and include exercises, a pessary, manual repositioning, and surgery.
  • In those with more significant symptoms a vaginal pessary, pelvic muscle exercises, or surgery may be recommended.
  • Contraindications to pessary use include current infections in the pelvis or vagina, or allergies to the material of the pessary (which can be silicone or latex).

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