DO-NUT RING

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hi there girls.
3 days ago I had a "ring" fitted, I wasn't told the posh name for it, but on looking at this site I would imagine it is called a do-nut ring.
Since having "it" fitted my leaks are worse!
I need to know if this normal until "it" settles in, or should I go back to the hospital?
I have no pain or discomfort with it.
I feel dissapointed at the moment because I was expecting to be in control once again.

Hi Oyster,

The pessary is pushing your bladder into a position where there is less angle between bladder and urethra, therefore urine has a much easier escape route. I had the same issue with the ring pessary and could not wear it to run, etc.

There is also some question whether holding open a normally tightly shut vagina with a large pessary leads to worsening of pressure/prolapsing of front and back walls.

I doubt the incontinence will subside, but in any case only you can be the best judge so keep it in as long as you can tolerate the symptoms it causes.

Christine

thanks chris
After 5 days of 'Niagra falls' I am going back to the hosptal for some advice, although yours was very informative, I hope i can get an appointment today, so I will get back to you.
Mary