Florida Transvaginal Mesh Side Effects Lawyers

Transvaginal Mesh Side Effects

Women who have had transvaginal mesh products surgically implanted report a wide range of side effects that impact their quality of life. In some cases, urinary incontinence was caused by the mesh was installed to correct. The vast majority of women who had these mesh devices implanted to help conditions such as pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or stress urinary incontinence (SUI) did not know about transvaginal mesh side effects before they decided to have the surgery. Because they were not fully advised of the potential risks and side effects that these mesh devices are now known to cause, women who are experiencing side effects may be entitled to compensation. This compensation can be used to defray the costs of having the devices removed. Some mesh implant patients may also be eligible to receive additional damages for the pain and suffering and diminished quality of life they have experienced.

Serious Side Effects That Impair Patients' Health

In recent years, around 100,000 women in the U.S. have had procedures to implant transvaginal mesh devices to help alleviate the symptoms of POP and SUI. Around three in four women who have the device surgically implanted choose the less invasive transvaginal surgery over the abdominal procedure. Most women who underwent the transvaginal procedure experience serious, post-surgery side effects such as these:

• Persistent infections and bleeding
• Vaginal shortening and tightening
• The return of urinary incontinence symptoms
• Erosion of the mesh through the vaginal wall
• Blood vessel perforation in the bladder and bowel
• Dyspareunia (pain during intercourse)
• Painful urination
• Vaginal prolapse and disfigurement
• Other side effects that have a dramatic impact on patients' independence and quality of life

Aggressively Helping Patients Who Experience Mesh Side Effects

Some mesh patients experience permanent scarring or disfigurement that impairs their enjoyment of a healthy sex life and causes serious emotional trauma, a diminished sense of self worth and other devastating physical and mental hardships. If you or someone you love is experiencing health problems due to transvaginal mesh side effects, the Jacksonville transvaginal mesh attorneys at Farah & Farah urge you to contact a doctor as soon as possible to prevent additional health problems. If you have questions about your rights and legal options, contact Farah & Farah today to schedule a free consultation.