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Finding
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The pessary group had significantly higher attrition (26% at 3 months) compared to behavioral therapy (15%) and combined therapy (12%), with vaginal discharge reported by 16% of pessary users. Only 45% of women were still using the pessary at 12 months.
| Effect size | 26% dropout at 3 months for pessary vs 15% behavioral vs 12% combined |
| Follow-up | 12 months |
| Comparator | Behavioral therapy (15% dropout) and combined therapy (12% dropout) |
| Effect summary | adverse; 26% dropout at 3 months for pessary vs 15% behavioral vs 12% combined |
| Adverse events | vaginal discharge 16%, vaginal yeast infection 7% |
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PMC2914312
A Trial of Continence Pessary vs. Behavioral Therapy vs. Combined Therapy for Stress Incontinence