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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What the FDA Learned about TVM
In a three year span the FDA received more than 1,000 reports that transvaginal mesh used to treat stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse was causing serious complications. These complaints were not specific to one brand of mesh, but from a total of nine different manufacturers. This suggested to the FDA that the problem […]
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 […]
