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Mesh in female pelvic reconstructive surgery
What are the safety concerns about use of surgical mesh to treat pelvic floor disorders?
What questions should I ask before seeking a mesh treatment for a pelvic floor disorder?
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What is surgical mesh?
How is surgical mesh used to treat pelvic floor disorders?
Pelvic organ prolapse
Stress urinary incontinence
What are the safety concerns about use of surgical mesh?
What should I watch for?
What questions should I ask before surgery for a pelvic floor disorder?
What questions should I ask before seeking a mesh treatment for a pelvic floor disorder?
Content
What is surgical mesh?
How is surgical mesh used to treat pelvic floor disorders?
Pelvic organ prolapse
Stress urinary incontinence
What are the safety concerns about use of surgical mesh?
What should I watch for?
What questions should I ask before surgery for a pelvic floor disorder?
What should I watch for?
Talk to your health care provider right away if you have symptoms that might be related to surgical mesh, such as:
- Feeling a piece of mesh poking into the vagina.
- Ongoing bleeding or discharge from the vagina.
- Pain in the pelvis or groin.
- Pain during sex for you or your partner.
Even if you don't have any symptoms, it's important to keep up with your routine care. This allows you and your provider to watch for any problems. And it allows for prompt treatment if problems do happen.
