ARABIN CERCLAGE PESSARY

Key Features

1-  Purpose:

• Designed to prevent preterm birth by supporting the cervix in women with cervical insufficiency or short cervix.
• Non-surgical alternative to cervical cerclage.

2-  Design:

• Made of soft, flexible medical-grade silicone.
• Ring-shaped with angled geometry to tilt the cervix posteriorly and relieve pressure from the uterus.
• Available in multiple sizes to suit individual anatomical differences.

3-  Mechanism of Action:

• Supports and repositions the cervix to reduce the direct load of the uterus.
• Changes the angle of the cervical canal, helping it stay closed during pregnancy.
• May help reduce the risk of membrane rupture.

4-  Insertion and Removal:

• Inserted into the vagina in an outpatient setting, no anesthesia required.
• Typically placed between 12–24 weeks gestation and removed around 36–37 weeks or earlier if needed.

5- Benefits:

• Minimally invasive.
• Reversible and removable.
• Lower complication rate compared to surgical options.