Bladder Supports - Pessary Devices for Female Incontinence

A “pessary” is a device that is placed into the vagina to support the uterus or bladder and rectum. It is a firm ring that presses against the wall of the vagina and urethra to help decrease urine leakage. The size and type should be fitted to meet your individual needs and anatomy. A pessary is most commonly used to treat the prolapse of the uterus. It is also used for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI).

Poise Impressa Bladder Supports are non-absorbent bladder support products that are inserted into the vagina like a tampon that stops urinary stress incontinence in women before it happens. It gently lifts and gives support to the urethra (the tube above the vagina that leads urine out of the bladder. The support it adds helps prevent urine from leaking out.

There are many types of incontinence, and the Impressa Bladder Support is designed specifically for urinary stress incontinence (USI). USI is the type of incontinence that occurs when an unexpected leak of urine occurs when a women coughs, laughs, dances, sneezes or exercised.

Impressa Bladder Supports are disposable. They are thrown out in the trash after use. They are available in three sizes. There is also a sizing kit that included two Impressa Bladder Supports of each size to help you determine the correct size if you are unsure.