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 […]
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 […]
Trans Vaginal Mesh: Did you Hear the FDA Warning Before Surgery?
Many women report they did not fully understand the risks of Transvaginal Mesh when they consented to surgery. Doctors were informed by the FDA in 2008 that serious side effects were possible, including: Bleeding Infection Severe Pelvic Pain Problems urinating or having a bowel movement Pain during sex Pain with movement or sitting When the […]
TVM and Severe Pelvic Pain
Women who received transvaginal mesh (TVM) are at risk of developing infection, pain, nerve damage and erosion of the mesh through body tissues and into a body cavity. While mesh has successfully treated hernias, the tissues in the vagina are different from those in the abdominal cavity, and complications have been much more frequent and […]
