24/07/2026
If any of this sounds familiar:
👉 That heavy, dragging feeling
👉 The sense of a bulge, or that something is "falling out"
👉 Leaking when you cough or laugh.
These could be signs of a pelvic organ prolapse, which affects 30–50% of women at some point in their lives.
And yet so many women assume their only options are to put up with it or have surgery.
But what about getting a pessary?
It’s a small, medical-grade silicone device fitted inside the va**na that supports the tissues that have weakened - often after childbirth, surgery, menopause, or years of heavy lifting.
For many women, the bulge sensation eases almost immediately. Walking, exercising, lifting and intimacy can be back on the table!
What I love about pessaries is:
🌸 There’s no surgery or downtime required - I can fit it in the clinic, and you’re free to go home!
🌸 It’s completely reversible - I can remove yours at any time, and it doesn't affect your options if you choose surgery later.
🌸 Many women learn to manage independently and on their own terms.
Fitting is a careful process, and we try different shapes and sizes until we find the one that feels comfortable and stays put while you walk, sit and stand.
📣 The right fit means you shouldn't feel it at all.
🔗 If you want to read up more about pessaries, pelvic organ prolapse, or book in an appointment to discuss this service, comment or DM the word PESSARIES, and I will send you our full blog post.
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Hi I’m Dr Catherine Smith 👋
I’m a GP in central Edinburgh and a women’s health specialist, and I set up The Women’s Clinic because too many women were struggling to access the care and time they needed.
📍 Central Edinburgh
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