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Pessary
A medical device inserted into the vagina. In relation to induction of labour a pessary will often contain an artificial version of the hormone prostaglandin and is inserted behind the cervix. It looks similar to a tampon and is usually left in place for 24 hours. If contractions don’t start within the first 24 hours you may be offered a second pessary before other methods of induction are considered.
