Vaginal mesh implants are popular to many urologists and gynecologists worldwide because of its use in the management of Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI). To achieve higher success rates, various materials have been used to make these medical devices. The insertion of a vaginal mesh into the vaginal wall strengthens the connective tissues that serve as support for the pelvic organs, and can treat both SUI and POP. But in recent years, there have been many negative comments reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Based on these reports, various deadly complications result from vaginal mesh procedures which are damaging and profound in nature.

Based on records, almost 40% of the women in the United States are afflicted with POP and SUI, and this figure is certain to go up as women get older making them more prone to these two debilitating conditions. These disorders advance as a result of low estrogen level in the body such as in menopause and hysterectomy, making it common to many older women. However, young women are no exception for these debilitating disorders; pregnancy and vaginal delivery are also seen as predisposing factors since it can induce a decreased muscle tone in the pelvic area.

Erosion of the vaginal mesh is a negative effect shared by most of the recipients. This negative effect can prompt other complications like bleeding, malodorous vaginal discharges, pain, infections, and dyspareunia (pain during sexual intercourse).

Vaginal mesh infections can complicate reconstructive surgery for POP and SUI. This can occur during the insertion of the mesh or during an impaired healing of the incision in the recovery phase. Symptoms that may indicate a vaginal mesh infection include pelvic dragging, purulent or hemorrhagic vaginal discharges, induration of vaginal incision, and rejection of the mesh.

Bleeding can occur during the course of the surgery and after it while the patient is in the recovery stage. Vaginal mesh implantation is believed as minimally invasive, but the risk of bleeding is still high and it can be attributed to the poor handling of the instruments used during the surgery. During recovery, patients are advised to refrain from strenuous exercises since the possibility of bleeding is high during this stage.

Since most of the composite materials of vaginal meshes available in the market do not offer a lasting repair, another major difficulty encountered after a vaginal mesh procedure is the high recurrence rate of approximately 30%. And to add to this, recurrence of prolapse can be difficult to reconstruct.

With regard to the daunting increase of vaginal mesh usage and the rates of complications caused by its use, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement on the safety of using vaginal mesh products.

If you plan to receive vaginal mesh implant, you need to know of its complications since it has the potential to cause a negative impact on your life. Ask your doctor about the safety of this procedure and other treatment options for your Pelvic Organ Prolapse or Stress Urinary Incontinence. But if you are one of the many women whose lives have been altered by the negative consequences of various deadly complications result from vaginal mesh procedures, filing for a vaginal mesh lawsuit can help you attain compensation for the damages you had to go through.

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