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Transvaginal Mesh
Insertion May Be Worse
Than Other Treatments
Several women who were diagnosed with
pelvic organ prolapse (POP) had a
transvaginal mesh inserted into their pelvis
for treatment. The mesh’s purpose is to
protect the organs within the pelvis from
falling out. Pelvic organ prolapse happens
when a woman strains too much during
childbirth or when she ages. The muscles
holding the organs together loosen, causing
them to fall from their usual location.

Unfortunately, women who have a
transvaginal mesh have faced a number of
problems due to the device. Some of the
issues women have are:

   ●   Mesh erosion
   ●   Spotting or bleeding
   ●   Pelvic pain
   ●   High fever
   ●   Chronic infections
   ●   Vaginal pain
   ●   Severe pain in the hips, back, and legs
   ●   Pain during or after intercourse
   ●   Urinary discomfort

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on July 2011 that transvaginal
mesh insertion may pose dangers to one’s health. The most common problem linked to



                                               http://www.rotlaw.com/transvaginal-placement-of-surgical-mesh/
vaginal mesh implants are also the most hazardous. Numerous studies found that the
synthetic mesh damaged internal organs and caused lacerations in the vaginal lining.
The FDA has also found that a mesh does not repair symptoms of POP or improve
the patient’s condition. There has not been any proof that transvaginal meshes are
better than other forms of treatment. The mesh also has the possibility of shrinking after
surgery, causing vaginal shortening or tightening which results to severe pain.

Contraction and erosion of the mesh can result to pelvic pain making it impossible to
engage in intercourse. There were also cases wherein men experienced pain in the
penis when in contact with the corroded mesh. 10 percent of the transvaginal mesh
surgeries result to failure, which is the main reason why many women are hoping to
reverse the problem surgically.

Removal of the mesh through reverse surgery can be difficult and painful because
tissue grows around the mesh. Revision surgery is also expensive and there is a high
risk of causing further damage. At least eight surgeries are needed before all the mesh
components have been extracted.

Victims of transvaginal mesh insertion have filed complaints to the FDA while others
turn to a reliable attorney to file a transvaginal mesh lawsuit. Some lawsuits allege that
the manufacturers of the products failed to warn the public about the mesh’s risks.
Others claim that the companies knew about the adverse reactions but still chose to
market their products. To this day, more than 650 transvaginal mesh lawsuits have
been filed in the United States.




                                               http://www.rotlaw.com/transvaginal-placement-of-surgical-mesh/

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Transvaginal Mesh Insertion May Be Worse Than Other Treatments

  • 1. Transvaginal Mesh Insertion May Be Worse Than Other Treatments Several women who were diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse (POP) had a transvaginal mesh inserted into their pelvis for treatment. The mesh’s purpose is to protect the organs within the pelvis from falling out. Pelvic organ prolapse happens when a woman strains too much during childbirth or when she ages. The muscles holding the organs together loosen, causing them to fall from their usual location. Unfortunately, women who have a transvaginal mesh have faced a number of problems due to the device. Some of the issues women have are: ● Mesh erosion ● Spotting or bleeding ● Pelvic pain ● High fever ● Chronic infections ● Vaginal pain ● Severe pain in the hips, back, and legs ● Pain during or after intercourse ● Urinary discomfort The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on July 2011 that transvaginal mesh insertion may pose dangers to one’s health. The most common problem linked to http://www.rotlaw.com/transvaginal-placement-of-surgical-mesh/
  • 2. vaginal mesh implants are also the most hazardous. Numerous studies found that the synthetic mesh damaged internal organs and caused lacerations in the vaginal lining. The FDA has also found that a mesh does not repair symptoms of POP or improve the patient’s condition. There has not been any proof that transvaginal meshes are better than other forms of treatment. The mesh also has the possibility of shrinking after surgery, causing vaginal shortening or tightening which results to severe pain. Contraction and erosion of the mesh can result to pelvic pain making it impossible to engage in intercourse. There were also cases wherein men experienced pain in the penis when in contact with the corroded mesh. 10 percent of the transvaginal mesh surgeries result to failure, which is the main reason why many women are hoping to reverse the problem surgically. Removal of the mesh through reverse surgery can be difficult and painful because tissue grows around the mesh. Revision surgery is also expensive and there is a high risk of causing further damage. At least eight surgeries are needed before all the mesh components have been extracted. Victims of transvaginal mesh insertion have filed complaints to the FDA while others turn to a reliable attorney to file a transvaginal mesh lawsuit. Some lawsuits allege that the manufacturers of the products failed to warn the public about the mesh’s risks. Others claim that the companies knew about the adverse reactions but still chose to market their products. To this day, more than 650 transvaginal mesh lawsuits have been filed in the United States. http://www.rotlaw.com/transvaginal-placement-of-surgical-mesh/