Microorganism count fluctuations
infection, ProVate, vaginal infections
INFECTION, VAGINAL INFECTION, URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS
Although fluctuations in microorganism counts for both devices were as high as 44%, they were almost balanced, and in most cases, only a slight score change was observed (Table Possible microfloral changes while using ProVate and control deviceNo significant microflora change, beneficial or non-beneficial, was recorded between the new disposable ProVate device and a fresh reusable commercially available ring pessary. No patient using ProVate had vaginal infections or bothersome symptoms, or required treatment (383 devices with 1647 use days, maximum 7-day use), whereas in the control group, one patient had overt vaginal infection, two had signs of infection or bothersome symptoms (requiring antibiotic treatment), and two had urinary tract infections.