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What is Transvaginal Mesh?
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In females, a vaginal mesh support can be used to fix pelvic organ prolapse, which can occurs when pelvic internal organs fall out of position, by stitching the connective tissue within the vaginal wall muscle together again.

Just how can TVM injure me?

TVM has been associated with several dangerous issues, to include reports of infection, pain, urinary problems and bowel, bladder or blood-vessel perforations. Women have also described continued prolapse, issues with erosion, creating the need for additional surgery to try and remove the surgical mesh that eroded in to the vagina.

The FDA has issued a warning against synthetic transvaginal mesh.

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I’m uncertain whether this was implanted during my pelvic organ prolapse procedure. What do I need to do?

Transvaginal mesh problems range from mesh erosion, pain, infection, bleeding, painful intercourse, organ perforation, and urinary problems.

Patients who've had vaginal mesh surgery for pelvic organ prolapse are pleased with their surgery and are not having problems or symptoms, do not need to take any action other than to make sure that they get regular check-ups with their general practitioner.

Patients with complications or side effects after a surgery should inform theirmedical provider. If you are still worried and not sure if your doctor used a mesh and/or do not know what kind of mesh was used in your surgery, do not hesitate to contact the doctor who handled your procedure to ask any questions you might have. You may also contact a Transvaginal-Mesh attorney to discuss your legal rights

I was not too long ago diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse and my doctor suggested transvaginal mesh as a treatment option. Just what should I do?

There usually are many treatment alternatives for pelvic organ prolapse. They include non-surgical options (i.e. native tissue or biologic graft vaginal repairs), stomach or laparoscopic mesh procedures and TVM placement. You need to feel comfortable with your decision and make sure you fully fully grasp the risks involved.

The transvaginal mesh lawyers at the Strom Law Firm, LLC can offer help and support to those who received a transvaginal mesh sling, or transvaginal tape system and as a result sustained injuries such as mesh erosion, infections, pain, and even reoccurrence of urinary incontinence.

We are defective product attorneys who offer help and support to women who were given a transvaginal mesh sling, or transvaginal tape system due to pelvic organ prolapse and as a result have sustained injuries including mesh erosion, infections, pain, and even reoccurrence of urinary incontinence. Painful sexual intercourse is an additionalanother painful complication. There are numerous ways this medical device can disrupt and destroy your life. We are here to try and help. No one can change what happened, but we can do our best to get you the money you deserve.

The information you get at this website is not, nor is it intended to serve as, legal advice. You should consult an lawyer for guidance relating to your individual situation. This article is not intended to and will not create an attorney-client relationship.

J.P.Strom, Jr. P.A. Strom Law Firm, LLC 2110 Beltline Boulevard Columbia, South Carolina 29204