Transvaginal Mesh (TVM) Lawsuit

If you received a transvaginal mesh (TVM) implant as treatment for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or stress urinary incontinence (SUI), you may have experienced—or could still experience—serious complications.

Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now required these products to be removed from the market, TVM implants were once widely used. While some patients had no problems, many others suffered painful, long-lasting complications that often required additional medical procedures to correct.

Have You Experienced Any of These Complications?

Transvaginal mesh can cause a wide range of issues, from mild discomfort to severe health concerns. The likelihood of complications depends on several factors, including your overall health, the surgical technique used, and the specific type of mesh implanted.

Our team has worked with clients who reported the following complications after TVM procedures:

• Vaginal Exposure (Erosion): Mesh breaks through the vaginal tissue, causing pain during intercourse (dyspareunia) and potentially injuring a partner during intimacy.

• Infection: Particularly common with Type II, III, and IV meshes, infections may arise even years later, leading to pain, vaginal discharge or bleeding, fistula formation, or pelvic abscesses.

• Chronic Pelvic Pain: Ongoing pain caused by erosion or other complications. Even after mesh removal, up to 50% of patients continue to suffer discomfort.

• Groin or Thigh Pain: Often associated with urethral sling placement.

• Mesh Retraction (Shrinkage): Can make urination difficult and cause painful intercourse.

• Recurrence of POP or SUI: Shrinkage of the mesh may leave weak areas uncovered, allowing symptoms to return.

• Scar Tissue Formation: Excess scar tissue in the vagina reduces elasticity, leading to pain during intercourse.

You Deserve Answers and Compensation

Studies show that all types of transvaginal mesh are prone to these complications. These problems can be not only painful but also deeply personal and difficult to discuss. However, given their significant impact on health, relationships, and quality of life, patients who have suffered deserve accountability and fair compensation.