For Patients

What Is Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)?

Pelvic organ prolapse happens when muscles and tissues that normally support the uterus, bladder, or rectum become weak, causing these organs to drop into the vaginal canal. You may notice pressure, a bulge, discomfort, or bladder/bowel changes. POP is common, especially after childbirth or with aging, and while not life-threatening, it can affect daily life.

What Is a Pessary?

A pessary is a small, soft device placed inside the vagina to support organs that have shifted. It’s a non-surgical option many women use successfully. A doctor or nurse helps fit it, and it can be removed for cleaning. Traditional pessaries are passive—they give support but don’t provide any feedback.

What Makes the Smart Pessary Different?

The Smart Pessary is being developed to provide support plus insight:

• Looks and feels like a standard pessary, but with tiny sensors inside.

• Can monitor aspects of vaginal health (like pH and temperature).

• With your permission, can securely share data with your clinician.

• May provide gentle feedback to help strengthen pelvic floor muscles.

• Comes with a smartphone app for reminders and easy tracking.

Safety & Comfort

• Made of medical-grade silicone used for traditional pessaries.

• All electronic components are sealed inside the device.

• Designed so that even if the technology isn’t active, it still works as a normal pessary.

Privacy

Any health data collected is coded, encrypted, and handled under strict privacy standards. You control whether your data is shared with your doctor.

Trial Participation

The Smart Pessary is investigational and not yet FDA-approved. It is only available through clinical trials. By participating, you help advance women’s health research.

• Participation is voluntary and at no cost.

• Device and study visits are covered by the research.

• You may receive compensation for time and travel.

• You can withdraw at any time.

Current Status

We will be enrolling in Tucson, AZ, with plans to expand. If you have symptomatic POP and want to learn more, please contact us.

⚠️ Important: The Smart Pessary is investigational and only available in clinical studies. It is not for general medical use at this time.