The Post-surgical Discomforts of Vaginal Mesh

What is transvaginal mesh and what are its ill effects? To serve as a support structure to keep a womans damaged tissues and internal organs in place, a semi-permeable device known as transvaginal mesh is implanted by a physician through surgery in the vaginal wall of a woman. The implantation is intended to treat any or both of the following organ malfunctions: A condition wherein the reproductive organs would fall through the vaginal opening of a woman is called Pelvic Organ Prolapse. A medical condition characterized by the involuntary passage of urine from the urethra of a woman during moments of physical activity is known as Stress Urinary Inconsistence.

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. A condition wherein, the mesh wears through the vagina, causing discomfort to the patient and her partner is called erosion. It leads to a medical condition known as Dyspareunia or pain during sex.

Patients have also reported instances of mesh contraction, vaginal tightening and vaginal pain. The FDA also stated other notable side effects such as, bleeding, infection, urinary problems, blood vessel, bladder, or bowel perforation. Despite FDA warnings, still there are plenty of brands of surgical mesh for sale in the market today.The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has already warned the public on the risks of vaginal mesh. In 2008, it first released its public warning to caution the doctors in particular and the public in general about the risks associated with surgical mesh. FDA issued an update in July 2011 regarding the serious complications associated with the transvaginal placement of surgical mesh. The reported ill effects linked to the implantation of surgical mesh through the vagina of a woman are embodied in the document released by the FDA. The FDA said that transvaginal placement of surgical mesh may bring more risks than other surgical choices given no evidence of greater benefit. It might do more harm than good. To the many victims who suffered the intolerable pain because of the surgery, this is not a minor issue on medical malpractice but a ripe subject of a vaginal mesh lawsuit.