Stress Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse are disorders which affects women all across the globe. In order to treat these disorders, patients are required to undergo an implantation surgery, which is called transvaginal mesh implantation. This mesh is a net like device, the purpose of which is to keep the weakened tissues in place, by providing a layer of support. However, this device failed to deliver what was expected from it and soon became infamous for causing life threatening complications in several women.
Transvaginal meshes are designed in such a manner that once installed, these becomes a part of normal body tissues and becomes difficult to remove in case of any complication. Transvaginal mesh complications have practically enervated the lives of thousands of women in the US. Complications that were reported ranged from minor to severe and in most cases, patients encountered at least one of these complications:
Transvaginal meshes are designed in such a manner that once installed, these becomes a part of normal body tissues and becomes difficult to remove in case of any complication. Transvaginal mesh complications have practically enervated the lives of thousands of women in the US. Complications that were reported ranged from minor to severe and in most cases, patients encountered at least one of these complications:
- Scaring of the vagina
- Pain in the lower part of body
- Problems while urinating
- Blood vessels injuries
- Discharge and bleeding from the vagina
- Pain and swelling in the pelvic region
- Problems with bowel and bladder
- Pain in the buttock area
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