• Recognize pessary-related complications and retained pessaries in older adults.
  • Discuss indications and considerations for pelvic examination in older women, including evaluation of postmenopausal bleeding, pelvic organ prolapses, genitourinary symptoms, and unexplained vaginal discharge, particularly in patients who may underreport symptoms.
  • Identify barriers to pelvic examination in geriatric patients, especially in long-term care and in those with cognitive impairment or mobility limitations.
  • Review management options for pelvic organ prolapse in older women, including pessary use, risks, benefits, and alternatives such as surgical repair or expectant management.
  • Recognize pessary-related complications and retained pessaries in older adults.
  • Discuss indications and considerations for pelvic examination in older women, including evaluation of postmenopausal bleeding, pelvic organ prolapse, genitourinary symptoms, and unexplained vaginal discharge, particularly in patients who may underreport symptoms.
  • Identify barriers to pelvic examination in geriatric patients, especially in long-term care and in those with cognitive impairment or mobility limitations.
  • Review management options for pelvic organ prolapse in older women, including pessary use, risks, benefits, and alternatives such as surgical repair or expectant management.
Session date: 
04/02/2026 - 8:00am to 9:00am CDT
Location: 
W719
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Participation
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Speaker Name: 
Sara Tonini, MD & Nyesha White, DO