Correct position of the incontinence ring Correct position of the incontinence ring. The cranial end of the pessary should be seated behind the cervix. The knob should sit 1.5 to 2 cm proximal to the urethral meatus. Source: Pessaries for Treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery: Clinical Practice and Surgical Atlas Citation: Rogers RG, Sung VW, Iglesia CB, Thakar R. Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery: Clinical Practice and Surgical Atlas; 2014 Available at: http://obgyn.mhmedical.com/DownloadImage.aspx?image=/data/Books/1307/Rog001_Fig_19-11.png&sec=72407279&BookID=1307&ChapterSecID=72407203&imagename= Accessed: October 31, 2017 Copyright © 2017 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved