Factors which influence the short-term success of pessary management of pelvic organ prolapse.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify patient criteria which may affect the outcome of a pessary trial.

Study Design: Records of 407 patients presenting with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse who had a trial of pessary management were reviewed. Success was defined both by the initial fitting as well as by whether the patient was using the pessary at the 3-week follow-up visit.