Possible Side Effects of Vaginal Mesh
In the 1950s, abdominal hernias were treated by physicians through the use of vaginal mesh. But 20 years later in the 1970s, medical professionals found out that the implant can be used on women who are suffering from stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP) by precision-cutting it into a particular shape. As different manufacturing companies saw the opportunity, designs and configurations were developed for the two conditions.
Different mesh implants were then developed as different manufacturers explored possible materials they think are suitable to be used. Now, there are four categories for these mesh implants:
A report called “Update on Serious Complications Associated with Transvaginal Placement of Surgical Mesh” was publicly released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last July 2011. This contained the reported side effects associated with the following conditions:
Side Effects from the Use of Vaginal Mesh
As reported by records coming from the FDA, erosion is the top complication resulting from vaginal mesh use. Erosion happens when the vaginal mesh wears out through the vaginal mucosa. Exposure of the rough and uncomfortable surface of the implant can happen which is painful for the woman and her partner during copulation. And in order to repair this erosion, multiple surgeries can be required.
Mesh contraction or the shrinking of the vaginal mesh was also reported by a significant number of patients. This is serious because it often results to shortening, tightening and pain in the vagina.
There are also other side effects of vaginal mesh use such as:
Currently, vaginal mesh and its side effects are getting rounds in local and national media. This has resulted to many people filing claims against different vaginal mesh manufacturers.
References:
abcnews.go.com/Health/WomensHealth/johnson-johnson-sued-vaginal-mesh-product/story?id=14473688#.TvTcnzX9Pt_
koco.com/r/29738217/detail.html
fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm262435.htm
Different mesh implants were then developed as different manufacturers explored possible materials they think are suitable to be used. Now, there are four categories for these mesh implants:
- non-absorbable synthetic (e.g., polypropylene or polyester)
- absorbable synthetic (e.g., poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) or poly(caprolactone)
- biologic (e.g., acellular collagen derived from bovine or porcine sources)
- composite (i.e., a combination of any of the previous three categories)
A report called “Update on Serious Complications Associated with Transvaginal Placement of Surgical Mesh” was publicly released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last July 2011. This contained the reported side effects associated with the following conditions:
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP). A condition in which a woman’s reproductive or pelvic organs fall into or through her vaginal opening.
- Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI). A condition marked by the involuntary leakage of urine from a woman’s urethra during moments of physical stress.
Side Effects from the Use of Vaginal Mesh
As reported by records coming from the FDA, erosion is the top complication resulting from vaginal mesh use. Erosion happens when the vaginal mesh wears out through the vaginal mucosa. Exposure of the rough and uncomfortable surface of the implant can happen which is painful for the woman and her partner during copulation. And in order to repair this erosion, multiple surgeries can be required.
Mesh contraction or the shrinking of the vaginal mesh was also reported by a significant number of patients. This is serious because it often results to shortening, tightening and pain in the vagina.
There are also other side effects of vaginal mesh use such as:
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Pain
- Urinary problems
- Blood vessel, bladder, or bowel perforation
- Vaginal tightening
- Dyspareunia (pain during sex) caused by vaginal scarring and vaginal mesh erosion
Currently, vaginal mesh and its side effects are getting rounds in local and national media. This has resulted to many people filing claims against different vaginal mesh manufacturers.
References:
abcnews.go.com/Health/WomensHealth/johnson-johnson-sued-vaginal-mesh-product/story?id=14473688#.TvTcnzX9Pt_
koco.com/r/29738217/detail.html
fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm262435.htm