Cntrl+ Alternative
Cntrl+ Alternative — A Ring Pessary for $49.99, No Consult Needed
Quick answer: Cntrl+ costs $159 for a Starter Kit and $89 for refills, and its “no prescription” route quietly bundles an online prescription consultation into checkout. A SciMed silicone ring pessary costs $49.99 once, lasts 1–2 years, and needs no prescription and no consult at all — it is an FDA 510(k)-cleared Class II device sold direct.
The prescription difference
Cntrl+ advertises that no prescription is needed up front — but completing a purchase routes you through an online prescription consultation, where a clinician reviews and prescribes the device as part of the sale. That is a legitimate model, but it is not the same as buying over the counter. SciMed rings are sold the way Impressa was: you choose your size and order. (We still recommend a clinician fitting for your first pessary, so your size and type are confirmed — that advice is free and optional, not a checkout step.)
Cntrl+ vs a SciMed silicone ring pessary
| Cntrl+ | SciMed silicone ring pessary | |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | $159 Starter Kit | From $49.99 (single ring); $129.99 Fitting Pack |
| Ongoing cost | $89 refills; support replaced after 30–90 uses | None for the ring's 1–2 year lifespan |
| Prescription | Online Rx consult bundled into the purchase | None — no prescription, no consult |
| Designed for | Stress incontinence (bladder leaks) | Prolapse support; also used for bladder symptoms |
| Sizes | 3 sizes | 0–9 without support; 0–8 with support (most women fit 3–5) |
| Finding your size | Starter Kit | Fitting Pack: 3 sizes at home, $80 back for the 2 sealed returns |
Which device fits your problem?
Be honest with yourself about the diagnosis, because these are different devices. Cntrl+ is a bladder support built for stress incontinence only. A ring pessary supports the vaginal walls themselves — it is the standard first-line device for pelvic organ prolapse (a bulge, pressure or a diagnosed cystocele, rectocele or uterine prolapse) and is also used to help bladder symptoms that come with prolapse. If you have prolapse, a bladder-leak-only device is not a substitute; if your only symptom is leaking and you have never been examined, a clinician can tell you in one visit which device class you actually need.
- Ring Pessary Without Support — from $49.99 — the standard first-line ring for prolapse support.
- Ring Pessary With Support — from $49.99 — support membrane; usually preferred when bladder symptoms are part of the picture.
- Fitting Pack — 3 sizes — $129.99 — try three sizes at home; $80 back for the two sealed returns.
See Buy a Pessary Online for the full range, or read the Pessary Size Guide first.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Cntrl+ cost compared with a SciMed ring?
Cntrl+ charges $159 for its Starter Kit and $89 for refills, and its bladder support is replaced after 30–90 uses. A SciMed silicone ring is $49.99 once and lasts 1–2 years; the 3-size Fitting Pack is $129.99 with $80 back for the two sealed returns.
Does Cntrl+ really require no prescription?
Cntrl+'s “no prescription” route bundles an online prescription consultation into the purchase — a clinician reviews your case and prescribes as part of checkout. SciMed rings need neither: they are FDA 510(k)-cleared Class II devices sold directly, with no prescription and no consult.
Is a ring pessary the same thing as Cntrl+?
No. Cntrl+ is a bladder-support device designed for stress incontinence — leaks with coughing, exercise or laughing. A ring pessary is a clinician-established silicone device that supports the vaginal walls; it is the standard first-line device for pelvic organ prolapse and is also used for bladder symptoms. If leaks are your only symptom, ask a clinician whether a ring is appropriate for you.
Which ring size should I start with?
Most women fit sizes 3–5, and Size 4 is the most common — 27.5% of 1,800+ SciMed fittings, with sizes 3–5 covering 66.5%. The Fitting Pack lets you try three consecutive sizes at home and return the two sealed pouches within 30 days for an $80 refund.
What if the size I order is wrong?
Sealed, unopened packs can be exchanged within 30 days, and we email you a free prepaid return label once the exchange is authorized. Email sales@scimedstore.com to start an exchange.
Questions before you order? Email sales@scimedstore.com or call (669) 265-9353, Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM PT. SciMed ships from San Jose, California.