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In females, a vaginal mesh support can be used to repair pelvic organ prolapse, which often occurs when pelvic organs fall out of position, by sewing the connective tissue in the vaginal wall muscle back together again.

Just how can Transvaginal Mesh hurt me?

TVM is associated with several dangerous problems, such as reports of infection, pain, urinary problems and bowel, bladder or blood-vessel perforations. Some women have also reported continued prolapse, in addition to erosion, creating the need for another surgery to attempt to get rid of the surgical mesh that eroded in to the vagina.

The FDA has issued a warning against synthetic transvaginal mesh.

I’m not sure whether this was used during my pelvic organ prolapse procedure. What can I do?

Synthetic Transvaginal Mesh problems may include mesh erosion, pain, infection, bleeding, painful sexual intercourse, organ perforation, and urinary problems.

women who have had vaginal mesh surgery for pelvic organ prolapse are happy with their surgery and so far not having complications or symptoms, do not need to take any action other than to make sure that they get frequent check-ups with their general practitioner.

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Women with complications or side effects after a surgery should alert theirhealth provider. If you are still concerned and not sure if your physician used a mesh and/or do not know what kind of mesh was used in your surgical procedure, do not hesitate to call the doctor who handled your procedure to ask any questions you might have. You may also contact a TVM attorney to discuss your legal rights

I was recently diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse and my doctor suggested transvaginal mesh as a treatment option. Exactly what should I do?

There are usually many treatment options for pelvic organ prolapse. They include non-surgical options (for example native tissue or biologic graft vaginal repairs), abdominal or laparoscopic mesh procedures and TVM placement. You need to feel comfortable with your decision and make sure you completely fully grasp the risks involved.

The TVM attorneys at the Strom Law Firm, LLC can offer help and support to women who received a tvm sling, or transvaginal tape system and as a result sustained injuries including mesh erosion, infections, pain, and even reoccurrence of urinary incontinence.

We are personal injury attorneys who offer help and support to those who were given a transvaginal mesh sling, or transvaginal tape system due to pelvic organ prolapse and as a result have sustained injuries including mesh erosion, infections, pain, and even reoccurrence of urinary incontinence. Painful sexual intercourse is an additionalanother unpleasant complication. Unfortunately, there are many ways this medical system can affect and destroy your life. We are here to try and help. No-one can change what happened, but we can do our best to get you the money you are entitled to.

The information you obtain at this website is not, nor is it intended to serve as, legal advice. You need to talk to an attorney for advice concerning your individual situation. This article is not intended to and doesn't create an attorney-client relationship.

J.P.Strom, Jr. P.A. Strom Law Firm, LLC 2110 Beltline Boulevard Columbia, South Carolina 29204