Pessary for Stress Urinary Incontinence

Some pessary designs are intended to provide support near the urethra or bladder neck and may be considered by a qualified healthcare professional for stress urinary incontinence. This is not the same as every form of urinary leakage, so correct diagnosis comes before product selection.

What is stress urinary incontinence?

Stress urinary incontinence commonly refers to urine leakage associated with increased abdominal pressure, such as during coughing, sneezing, laughing or exercise. Urgency incontinence, overflow symptoms, infection and other urinary conditions may require different evaluation and management.

Which pessary designs are associated with continence support?

• Incontinence Ring: a ring-shaped design developed for continence support.
• Ring with Knob: includes a raised component intended to support the urethral or bladder-neck area.
• Other incontinence designs: may include dish-shaped products or other configurations, subject to the manufacturer’s indication.

See the Ring with Knob product page and the main Ring Pessary Guide. Confirm the current authorized indication before discussing any device.

Why professional assessment and fitting matter

Urinary symptoms can have different causes. A clinician can evaluate the symptom pattern, examine pelvic support, consider relevant tests and determine whether a pessary is appropriate. Correct size, position, comfort and the ability to void should be assessed.

Can a pessary also support prolapse?

Some patients have both stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Certain designs may address support needs in selected patients, but the appropriate product cannot be chosen from symptoms or a web search alone. Read the Pessary for Prolapse Guide.

When should a patient seek care?

New or worsening urinary symptoms, pain, difficulty emptying the bladder, blood in the urine, fever, vaginal bleeding or other concerning symptoms should be assessed by a healthcare professional. This page does not diagnose the cause of urinary leakage.

Product information in Canada

Healthcare professionals can contact Beauray for current product specifications and availability. Canadian licensing and the manufacturer’s current instructions must be confirmed for every device.

Medical information notice: This page provides general information and is not a diagnosis or treatment recommendation.