Mesh contraction, vaginal tightening and vaginal pain are among the ill effects reported by patients.
What is transvaginal mesh and what are its ill effects?
A semi-permeable device called transvaginal mesh is implanted by a physician through surgery in the vaginal wall of a woman to serve as a support structure to keep her damaged tissues and internal organs in place. It is implanted to treat any or both of the following organ malfunctions:
• Pelvic Organ Prolapse, a medical condition wherein the reproductive organs would fall through the vaginal opening of a woman.
• Stress Urinary Inconsistence, occurs during moments of physical activity , characterized by the involuntary leakage of urine from the urethra of a woman.
There have been a number of reports about the complications or adverse effects of transvaginal mesh. The most reported complications or adverse effects of transvaginal mesh according to the FDA is erosion. Erosion happens when the mesh wears through the vagina, causing discomfort to the patient and her partner. It could result to a medical condition known as Dyspareunia or pain during sex.
Mesh contraction, vaginal tightening and vaginal pain are among the ill effects reported by patients. Among the notable side effects outlined by the FDA are bleeding, infection, urinary problems, blood vessel, bladder, or bowel perforation.
A number of brands of surgical mesh are still available in the market today despite FDA warnings. Warnings to the public on the risk of vaginal mesh has already been issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) It first issued a public warning to notify the doctors in particular and the public in general in 2008. Serious complications linked to the placement of surgical mesh was communicated by the FDA when it issued an update in July 2011. Contained in that document issued by the FDA, among others, are the reported adverse effects connected with the implantation of surgical mesh through the vagina of a woman.
Transvaginal placement of surgical mesh to treat pelvic organ prolapse may carry more risks than other surgical options, without any evidence of greater benefit, the FDA added. It may invite more injuries instead of cure. Many of the victims who suffered the grueling effects of the surgery take this issue not as a mere medical phenomenon but a subject of a vaginal mesh lawsuit.
Hip Fractures Common in Women with Prolapse
Doctors point out the need for regular physical evaluation in women, specifically to find out about their pelvic muscle strength and bone density. They need it more when they age 50 and over.
Pelvic Examination: Enough to Diagnose Presence of Prolapse?
You should know that there are series of tests that your doctor will perform to diagnose prolapse, and the first thing that you should be prepared about is the over-all assessment of your pelvic organs.
Sling Attachment during Prolapse Repair: Important?
Patients with pelvic organ prolapse opt for vaginal mesh implantation not only because it immediately puts an end to the embarrassing symptoms they acquire from pelvic organ prolapse, but most importantly because doctors recommend its use.
