Can the Pessary Use Modify the Vaginal Microbiological Flora? A Cross-sectional Study

• Main Authors: Suelene Costa de Albuquerque Coelho (Author), Paulo César Giraldo (Author), Juliana Oquendo Florentino (Author), Edilson Benedito de Castro (Author), Luiz Gustavo Oliveira Brito (Author), Cássia Raquel Teatin Juliato (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Federação Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, 2017-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Introduction Vaginal pessary is used as a conservative treatment for pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Some studies have shown that common complaints of its use may include vaginal discomfort and increased vaginal discharge. Scant information is available about the microflora status after using...