Transvaginal mesh implants are used in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI), which occurs when tissue that holds the organs in place is stretched, resulting in bulging. The mesh implants are made of synthetic materials, and used to reinforce the weakened tissue.
The USA Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has acknowledged receipt of over 4,000 complaints about complications from these vaginal mesh implants since 2005, thus resulting in multiple public warnings about these items from the FDA.
Transvaginal mesh implant complications may include pain, (including during intercourse), erosion through the vagina, organ perforation, infection, bleeding and scarring.
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