The insertion of transvaginal mesh is one treatment option for pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence. However, there have been some concerns regarding the safety of vaginal mesh.

A product commonly used in surgery to treat pelvic collapse and other women's health problems causes far more complications than previously thought and is likely exposing patients to unnecessary risks ...

A company that failed to adequately inform women of dangerous side effects related to permanent pelvic mesh devices will be required to pay $60 million JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A company that failed to ...

The US Food and Drug Administration ordered manufacturers of transvaginal mesh kits to discontinue sales and distribution in 2019. Surgical safety and efficacy outcomes are no worse after pelvic organ ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Transvaginal mesh was noninferior to native tissue repair in women with pelvic organ prolapse at 36 months, ...

The Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here. In April 2019, the Food and ...

Microscopic particles left behind by vaginal mesh could continue to trigger the immune system to attack healthy tissue even after the material has been removed, according to researchers. Experts ...

WASHINGTON - Makers of trouble-prone implants used to surgically repair women's pelvic problems would be subject to stricter safety requirements under a federal proposal issued Tuesday. The Food and ...