Mediplus Gynaecology
Mediplus POPY™ Pessaries
A conservative, cost-effective solution for pelvic organ prolapse or procidentia
The Mediplus POPY™ Pessary range offers a non-surgical option for the management of pelvic organ prolapse. Designed with patient comfort and clinical practicality in mind, POPY™ pessaries combine flexibility, ease of use, and proven clinical effectiveness.
Product Overview
The Mediplus POPY™ was the world’s first silicone shelf pessary. Manufactured from high-quality medical-grade silicone, it provides reliable mechanical support while remaining soft, malleable, and comfortable for patients.
POPY™ pessaries are intended for conservative management of pelvic organ prolapse, particularly for patients who wish to delay surgery or avoid surgical intervention altogether.
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Key Benefits of Mediplus POPY™ Pessaries
Conservative management: A non-invasive option for managing pelvic organ prolapse
Ease of use: Soft, flexible medical-grade silicone allows for easier fitting and removal
Reduced risk: The pliable design helps reduce the risk of vaginal erosion
Cost-effective: A lower-cost alternative compared with surgical correction
Innovative design: Developed with patient comfort and clinician usability as priorities
“POPY™ is a far better choice for the patient as it is not rigid at all but rather flexible, therefore insertion and removal is not painful for my patients.” - Claudine Domoney, Lead Urogynaecology Consultant, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
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The shelf-style design provides mechanical support to prolapsed organs while the flexible silicone construction adapts comfortably to anatomy. This combination allows effective symptom relief without the rigidity associated with traditional pessaries.
The POPY™ range is available with standard and short stem options to suit individual patient needs.
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The Mediplus POPY™ Pessary is designed to be folded for insertion and positioned comfortably once in situ.
Typical insertion process includes:
Identification of prolapse
Initial insertion of the folded pessary
Further positioning within the vaginal canal
Final placement in situ, providing organ support
Clinical training and local protocols should always be followed when fitting pessaries.
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Clinical studies demonstrate that pessary management offers outcomes comparable to surgical intervention for many patients with pelvic organ prolapse.
Key findings include:
Comparable symptom improvement between pessary use and surgery at one-year follow-up
Significant improvement in quality of life and physical activity levels
Pessaries recognised as a cost-effective and non-invasive treatment option
Mechanical support from pessaries shown to improve comfort and body image
Detailed clinical references are available upon request
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High-Quality Silicone: Made from 100% medical-grade silicone, the POPY™ is soft and malleable, which ensures easy fitting and removal, enhancing both patient comfort and clinician ease of use.
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Soft and Gentle: The softness of the silicone reduces the risk of vaginal erosion, a common complication associated with harder pessaries, thereby improving patient safety.
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Non-Surgical Solution: As a low-cost alternative to surgery, the POPY™ provides significant savings and a less invasive option for managing prolapse, making it accessible to a wider range of patients.
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Medical-Grade Silicone: POPY™ is crafted from 100% medical-grade silicone, ensuring it is safe for prolonged use within the body and free from harmful chemicals such as DEHP.