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In women, a vaginal mesh support can be used to repair pelvic organ prolapse, which often occurs when pelvic organs fall out of place, by stitching the connective tissue inside the vaginal wall muscle back together again.
How can Transvaginal Mesh hurt me?
TVM is linked to a number of harmful problems, such as accounts of infection, pain, urinary problems and bowel, bladder or blood-vessel perforations. Some women have also described continued prolapse, in addition to erosion, creating the need for another surgery to try and get rid of the surgical mesh that eroded in to the vaginal area.
The FDA has issued a warning against synthetic transvaginal mesh.
I am uncertain whether this was implanted during my pelvic organ prolapse surgery. What do I need to do?
Transvaginal mesh problems may include mesh erosion, pain, infection, bleeding, painful sexual intercourse, organ perforation, and urinary problems.
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women who’ve had vaginal mesh surgery for pelvic organ prolapse are pleased with their surgical procedure 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.
Women with issues or side effects after a surgery need to alert theirmedical provider. If you are still worried and not sure if your physician used a mesh and/or do not know what kind of mesh was used in your procedure, do not hesitate to call the doctor who worked on your surgery to ask any questions you might have. You may also contact a Vaginal Mesh attorney to discuss your rights
I was not too long ago diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse and my doctor suggested tvm as a treatment option. Just what should I do?
There are numerous treatment options for pelvic organ prolapse. They include non-surgical options (for example native tissue or biologic graft vaginal repairs), abdominal or laparoscopic mesh operations and transvaginal mesh placement. You need to feel comfortable with your decision and make sure you fully fully grasp the dangers involved.
The TVM attorneys at the Strom Law Firm, LLC can offer help and support to those who received a transvaginal mesh sling, or transvaginal tape system and as a result sustained injuries such as mesh erosion, infections, pain, and even reoccurrence of urinary incontinence.
We are defective product lawyers who offer help and support to women who received a tvm 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 painful side effect. There are several ways this medical device can affect and wreck 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 compensation you deserve.
The information you obtain at this website is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an lawyer for advice relating to your individual case. This article is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
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