Pessary care, reimagined
One fitting.
One visit.
One device that adjusts to you.
Pelvic organ prolapse affects an estimated one quarter of women in the United States. Most who choose a pessary spend months cycling through fixed-size devices to find the one that fits. We're building the tool that finds it in a single visit.
01 — Understanding the condition
What is pelvic organ prolapse?
Pelvic organ prolapse, or POP, happens when weakened pelvic floor muscles and tissue allow nearby organs — the bladder, rectum, or uterus — to descend into or out of the vaginal canal. It's common, it's treatable, and it's still rarely discussed.
Normal anatomy
No prolapse. Pelvic organs are fully supported in their typical position.
Cystocele
Bladder prolapse — the bladder descends and presses into the front vaginal wall.
Rectocele
Rectal prolapse — the rectum bulges into the back vaginal wall.
Uterine prolapse
The uterus descends from its normal position, in some cases as far as the vaginal opening.
02 — The standard of care
Pessaries are the first line of treatment
A pessary is a removable, space-occupying device inserted to support descending pelvic organs — a non-surgical option that's been used for centuries and remains a preferred treatment today.
- Insertable, space-occupying support device
- Comes in incremental sizes to match individual anatomy
- Reversible and non-surgical
- Chosen by an estimated 70% of prolapse patients1
1 Jones, K. A., & Harmanli, O. (2010). Pessary use in pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. Reviews in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 3(1), 3–9.
Pessaries are sized incrementally — patients are fitted by trying a sequence of fixed sizes.
03 — Why this matters now
Fitting a pessary takes longer than it should
Because every patient's anatomy is different, finding the right size today means a process of trial and error — and that process has a real cost in time, money, and missed treatment.
81M
people in the U.S. live with pelvic organ prolapse
66%
of those who seek treatment choose a pessary first
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clinic visits over up to 4 months are often needed to find the right fit
90%+
satisfaction once patients who prefer pessaries are properly fitted
Sources: pessary use and satisfaction data from published OB/GYN literature; current fitting workflows reported by practicing clinicians.
04 — Our mission
To design a pessary fitting tool for pelvic organ prolapse patients that reduces the number of fitting appointments and the overall cost of treatment.
05 — Our approach
Introducing POPFIT
POPFIT is a single, adjustable fitting device designed to replace a tray of fixed-size pessaries with one tool that finds the right fit in real time, in one visit.
One adjustable size
Designed to expand across a continuous range, rather than asking patients to step through a set of discrete fixed sizes.
Fitted in one visit
Built for a single 10–15 minute in-clinic procedure, performed by an OBGYN practitioner — no repeat visits to dial in size.
Measured, not guessed
Captures quantitative fit data alongside the qualitative feedback clinicians already rely on — turning fitting into a measurement, not a guess.
| POPFIT | Current fitting process | |
|---|---|---|
| Single session | Yes | No |
| Single device | Yes | No |
| Typical insertions required | 1 | 3–20 |
| Qualitative fit feedback | Yes | Yes |
| Quantitative fit data | Yes | No |
Patients
Pelvic organ prolapse patients who are prescribed a pessary.
Setting
Performed by an OBGYN practitioner in a standard clinic visit.
Procedure
A one-time fitting using the POPFIT tool, taking roughly 10–15 minutes.
06 — Where we're headed
Building toward a better fit
We're actively developing POPFIT, working through design, testing, and the path to bringing it into clinical use.
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Ongoing development
Continuing to refine the device as we learn from testing and clinical input.
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Path to patients
Working toward the milestones a novel medical device needs to reach the people who'll use it.
Get in touch
Let's talk about a better fit.
Clinician, researcher, or just curious about POPFIT? We'd like to hear from you.
info@popsolutions.us