Pessary Insertion Cost in United Arab Emirates

The cost of pessary insertion in the UAE typically ranges from $2,000 to $18,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

A vaginal pessary is a soft device placed in the vagina to support a prolapsed womb or vaginal wall. In the UAE, the cost depends on:

• Pessary type: ring or shelf.
• Number of fittings: to find the right size.
• Follow-up changes: usually every six months.
• Clinic fees: which vary.

Pessary fitting is a short clinic procedure. A quote near the range above is unusual, so ask what it includes.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust describes three main situations: as a long-term alternative to an operation, as a way to manage symptoms while waiting for surgery, and for women in whom surgery would carry too much risk.

The Oxford leaflet explains that fitting takes about 30 seconds after an examination, after which you walk for 15 to 20 minutes to check comfort. Pessaries are usually changed every six months. Ring pessaries can be managed by the woman herself and allow sex; shelf pessaries do not.

Report difficulty passing urine, an unpleasant discharge, bleeding or the pessary falling out. Bleeding may come from rubbing, and vaginal oestrogen may be advised to protect the tissue.

See the pelvic floor reconstruction page for surgical options.