Show Notes
0:55 – Jessie’s got space for in-person clients in Kingston, Ontario!
2:03 – Jessie divulges what we are talking about today!
2:24 – What is a pessary, and what is it used for?
3:42 – Jessie shares what the majority of her clients are using a pessary for
4:33 – Anita and Jessie discuss pessary fitting options
7:04 – Myth #1 around pessary use: You need to wait until you are done having children to treat your prolapse and thus maybe use a pessary
7:58 – Myth #2: Pessaries are only for older women or post-menopausal folks
8:32 – Myth #3: Pessaries are uncomfortable and painful
9:04 – Myth #4: Using a pessary means you’ll need it forever
10:10 – Myth #5: You would need to use your pessary all day, every day
10:50 – Anita and Jessie talk about what it’s like to start using a pessary, and describes what the fitting process might be like
15:20 – Jessie and Anita discuss what should we be feeling vs. what we should not be feeling using a pessary
17:14 – On advocating for yourself to try the pessary
