Clinically proven pessary care
THE RESULTS
The Reia pessary was evaluated in a clinical trial where pessary users wore it for about 3 months and compared the experience to using their ‘old fashioned’ pessary. The results were clear – the Reia pessary brings relief where traditional pessaries fall short.
Here’s more on how the Reia pessary compared:
Enhanced quality of life
Significantly reduced the impact of prolapse symptoms on quality of life by 48%.
Goodbye, discomfort
Significantly reduced pain during insertion by 42% and during removal by 33%.
Empowered independence
Increased the number of participants who independently managed their pessary by 48%.
Reliable support
Provided equally effective prolapse support.
Safe
Did not cause any serious side effects.
THE SET UP
The trial evaluated effectiveness, safety, comfort, and quality of life when using the Reia pessary. Everyone in the study completed the following questionnaires and evaluations while using their usual pessary and again with the Reia pessary.
Quality of life
Two validated questionnaires (Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory and Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire) were used to assess how bothersome and impactful pelvic conditions are on quality of life.
Level of support
Measurements (called Ba and Bp) of where the pessary sits in the vagina were taken to evaluate how well the pessary support the prolapse.
Pain during insertion & removal
Each time a pessary was inserted or removed at a visit; participants marked their pain level on a scale from 0 to 100.
Independent use
At each visit, participants indicated whether they inserted and removed their pessary on their own since their last visit.
Adverse events
At each visit, side effects were recorded.
THE SITES & PHYSICIANS
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
Kris Strohbehn, MD
New York Medical College
Cara Grimes, MD
Beth-Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Peter Rosenblatt, MD
Women & Infants Hospital
Charles Rardin, MD
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Holly Richter, MD
Main Line Health
Marc Toglia, MD
University of Texas Health
Gazala Siddiqui, MD
Want even more info?
The trial results are published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. A summary of the findings can also be found on clinicaltrials.gov.
