Why are Women Suing over Transvaginal Meshes?

Transvaginal or Urogynaecological meshes are used in the treatment of stress incontinence. This condition can cause women to suffer leakage from their bladder when doing various impact activities such as jumping and running, or even when coughing and sneezing. Incontinence is common in women post childbirth as well as at menopause. Almost 20% of affected women say that the condition affects their daily lives.

These meshes are also offered as a treatment option for women suffering from POP(pelvic organ prolapse), which affects almost 50% of women that have had children. It occurs when the rectum, uterus or bladder (pelvic organs) sag and move out of position. This can occur when the muscles, ligaments and tissues of the pelvic floor that support theseorgans, become weak or damaged.

Vaginal meshes- the current controversy



Most short-term clinical trials conducted before launching these products have found that common mesh implants have low complication and high efficacy rates. However, there is a growing body of evidence which indicates that the complication rates are extremely high in the case of mesh implants used in POP treatment.

In addition, there is very limited information on the success of these implant procedures in the long term. Now there are clear indications that the complication rates could be considerably higher than those reported in the trials.

The complications


Many women that have undergone transvaginal mesh implant surgery complain of complications such as:

·         Mesh exposure & erosion- The mesh cuts through the internal tissues or protrudes out of the vaginal wall
·         Vaginal scarring
·         Painful sex
·         Fistula formation
·         Pain in the pelvic areas
·         Back and leg pain
·         Urinary problems
·         Vaginal bleeding
·         Vaginal infections

About filing a transvaginal mesh lawsuit


Some of these complications might surface many years post the surgery and can be extremely difficult to treat. Many women that have suffered adverse reactions and complications from these implants have filed lawsuits against the device manufacturers.

If you are suffering from any of these complications and want to find out more about the legal options available to you, call SettleOurTVM at 1-888-994-2165 or use our online contact us form to reach us. We will provide you all the information and guidance you need to make a more informed decision about the process of filing a transvaginal mesh lawsuit. Our legal experts will also help with filing the lawsuit and fighting your case in court.
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