Physiotherapist-Led Pessary Fitting Clinic in Tunbridge Wells
Our physiotherapist-led pessary fitting service offers specialist care for women experiencing pelvic organ prolapse and/or bladder symptoms.
The clinic is run by Donna Meers, an experienced pelvic health physiotherapist. Donna is experienced in pelvic floor assessment and prolapse management and has completed further specialist training in pessary fitting.
A pessary is a small medical-grade silicone device that sits comfortably inside the vagina to support the vaginal walls and pelvic organs. It can help relieve symptoms such as heaviness and dragging sensations, or bladder leakage, and can be used short- or long-term depending on your needs.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
Your appointment will be 90 minutes long to allow it to be unhurried and supportive. With your consent, the physiotherapist will:
Talk through your symptoms, concerns and goals
Carry out a pelvic floor assessment via a vaginal examination
Assess the type and level of prolapse (if present)
Fit and trial the most suitable pessary for you
Check comfort and effectiveness during movement and activities (you will be asked to go for a walk, perform some movements etc)
Provide advice on pessary care and ongoing management
Create an individual pelvic floor exercise programme
Offer guidance on bladder, bowel and lifestyle factors
Pessary Fitting
Follow-up and Ongoing Care
Follow-up appointments are offered to:
Review comfort and symptom improvement
Adjust the pessary size or type if needed
Monitor vaginal and pelvic health
Support your pelvic floor rehabilitation over time
Who is this Clinic Suitable for?
This clinic may be helpful if you:
Have symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse
Experience bladder leakage
Wish to avoid or delay surgery
Are waiting for gynaecology review
Prefer a conservative, physiotherapy-led approach
Pessary Fitting
A Holistic Approach to Pelvic Health
By combining pessary care with pelvic floor physiotherapy, education and support, this clinic aims to reduce symptoms, improve confidence, and help you stay active and comfortable in daily life.
If you’re unsure whether a pessary is right for you, the physiotherapist will talk through all options and help you decide what feels best for you.
A 90 minute pessary fitting assessment, including up to 2 pessary options £260
