Pros & Cons of Synthetic Vaginal Mesh

5 to 20 percent of women may have mesh complications Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the natural supporting structure of the rectum, vagina, cervix or bladder weaken due to a variety of risk factors, triggering abdominal pain and pressure, pain... More

5 to 20 percent of women may have mesh complications Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the natural supporting structure of the rectum, vagina, cervix or bladder weaken due to a variety of risk factors, triggering abdominal pain and pressure, pain during intercourse or urinary incontinence. In some cases, organs may actually be visible outside the vagina or rectum and will require the placement of a temporary device such as a pessary or surgical intervention to replace organs to their original position. Most women who develop pelvic organ prolapse will likely experience worsening of symptoms as time passes. While preventive measures have not been widely studied, early interventions such as weight loss, treatment of chronic constipation, avoidance of repetitive heavy lifting and early institution of regular pelvic floor exercises (often “Repair of pelvic organ prolapse often goes by the nickname“bladder tack” or“bladder tuck,” . … The accepted methods f Less