It’s impossible for anyone who hasn’t experienced it, to truly understand what it feels like when a teenage boy develops breasts. While transient tissue changes under the areola are normal during puberty, boys treated with the medication Risperdal were at a much higher risk of developing glandular breast tissue that did not go away on […]
Uterine Cancer Deaths As A Result of Fibroid Removal
Every year there are over 600,000 hysterectomies nationwide. Over the past five years vaginal and laparoscopic hysterectomies have become the recommended technique over abdominal hysterectomies because of shorter hospitalization, fewer infections, as well as a faster return to normal activities. Unfortunately, approximately 15% of all laparoscopic hysterectomies require a technique called “morcellation” that in some […]
“My Vagina Fell Out” Understanding Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Millions of women are affected by pelvic organ prolapse (POP), but many have never heard of the condition until they are diagnosed by their gynecologist. Pelvic organ prolapse is a condition in which weakened tissues and muscles in the pelvis cause the bladder, uterus and rectum to shift position. In some cases, the uterus may […]
What is Testosterone Replacement Therapy and Who Needs it?
From a standard of care standpoint, testosterone replacement therapy is clearly indicated in men who suffer from hypogonnadosim, which is a condition that prevents the production of testosterone and leads to medical complications related to an absolute low testosterone state. Clearly the risk versus benefits in treatment of these men with supplemental testosterone favors treatment. […]
Patients Dying from Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
An outbreak of antibiotic resistant infections in California is highlighting the danger of antibiotic overuse. Patients treated at UCLA’s Ronald Reagan Medical Center have been exposed to an organism classified as Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), from a scope that carried the resistant bacteria. So far two patients have died and over 175 more are believed to […]
How is Transvaginal Mesh Made, and Used, in the Vagina
Surgical mesh is a product made of animal tissue or synthetic materials. The most common animal tissues used are intestines or skin from cows and pigs. The tissue undergoes disinfection and processing. Synthetic mesh is made from a variety of chemical compounds including polypropylene. Some of the compounds in synthetic surgical mesh may be absorbed […]
Viagra, Cialis, Levitra: Increased Risk of Deadly Skin Cancer Linked to PDE5 Inhibitors
Greg Vigna, MD, JD is reviewing potential claims from men who took Viagra, Cialis or Levitra and subsequently developed melanoma, a type of skin cancer. Melanoma is less common than other forms of skin cancer such as basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, but causes a majority of skin cancer deaths. If caught early, […]
Serious Side Effects from Benicar
Dr. Greg Vigna is a rehabilitation physician and bad drugs lawyer who has treated patients suffering from a wide variety of drug related complications. Complications from Benicar Benicar is a widely prescribed blood pressure medication from the angiotension-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors class of drugs. It has been in use for the past decade. In July […]
Understanding Painful Pelvic Spasms from TVM
The base of the pelvis, also known as the pelvic floor, is made up of muscles, connective tissue, nerves, blood vessels and bones. These tissues support the organs of the pelvis, such as the bowel and bladder. They also need to be intact and functioning correctly for normal urination and bowel movements because muscles and […]
The Psychological Impact of TVM Failure
Many research studies have focused on the physical complications related to transvaginal mesh (TVM). These studies, and numerous FDA alerts, confirm women’s reports of: Pain Infection Difficulty urinating Problems having a bowel movement Recurrence of pelvic organ prolapse Difficulty sitting Inability to have sexual intercourse These are just a few of the known physical complications […]
