Damages Linked to Vaginal Mesh Complications

How Can A Transvaginal Mesh Attorney from TruLaw Help You?

Our Transvaginal Mesh attorney at TruLaw is dedicated to supporting clients through the process of filing a Transvaginal Mesh lawsuit.

With extensive experience in product liability cases, Jessica Paluch-Hoerman and our partner law firms work with litigation leaders and medical experts to prove how defective mesh implants caused you harm through synthetic mesh complications.

TruLaw focuses on securing compensation for medical expenses, mesh revision surgery, pain and suffering, lost income, and other damages resulting from your transvaginal mesh injuries.

We understand the physical and emotional toll that synthetic mesh complications have on your life and provide the personalized guidance you need when seeking justice.

Meet the Lead Transvaginal Mesh Attorney at TruLaw

Meet our lead Transvaginal Mesh attorney:

• Jessica Paluch-Hoerman: As founder and managing attorney of TruLaw, Jessica brings her experience in product liability and personal injury to her client-centered approach by prioritizing open communication and personalized attention with her clients. Through TruLaw and partner law firms, Jessica has helped collect over $3 billion on behalf of injured individuals across all 50 states through verdicts and negotiated settlements.

How much does hiring a Transvaginal Mesh lawyer from TruLaw cost?

At TruLaw, we believe financial concerns should never stand in the way of justice.

That’s why we operate on a contingency fee basis – with this approach, you only pay legal fees after you’ve been awarded compensation for your injuries.

If you or a loved one experienced vaginal pain, bleeding, infection, organ perforation, mesh erosion, or other persistent postoperative symptoms from transvaginal mesh procedures, you may be eligible to seek compensation.

Contact TruLaw using the chat on this page to receive an instant case evaluation and determine whether you qualify to join others in filing a Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit today.

Physical Damages from Transvaginal Mesh Failure

Transvaginal mesh failure can lead to multiple physical complications including vaginal apical pain that can affect a woman’s daily functioning and quality of life.

These physical damages often require extensive surgical treatment and can persist for years after the initial implantation.

Medical documentation of these specific physical harms forms the core evidence in vaginal mesh lawsuits, as these tangible injuries demonstrate the direct impact of mesh-related complications and risk factors.

Treating Pelvic Pain from Vaginal Mesh Complications

Chronic pelvic pain represents one of the most common and debilitating consequences of transvaginal mesh surgery failure.

This pain often results from mesh erosion, contraction, or migration, creating ongoing discomfort that can range from mild to severe and disabling.

Medical approaches to treating mesh-related pelvic pain include, but are not limited to:

• Pain management programs – Many patients require comprehensive pain management protocols that may include prescription medications, nerve blocks, physical therapy, and psychological support. Medical records documenting these treatments help establish the severity and persistence of pain.
• Surgical intervention – Partial or complete mesh removal often becomes necessary when pain persists despite conservative treatment. These surgeries are typically more challenging than the original implantation due to tissue ingrowth around the mesh.
• Pelvic floor physical therapy – Specialized physical therapy can help address muscle spasms, tension, and dysfunction that develop in response to mesh complications. Physical therapy records documenting limited progress despite consistent treatment highlight the permanent nature of mesh-related injuries.
• Neuromodulation – For patients with severe, persistent pain, procedures such as sacral neuromodulation may be attempted to interrupt pain signaling. The need for these advanced interventions demonstrates the profound impact of mesh complications on the nervous system.
• Pain clinics and interdisciplinary care – Many women with mesh complications require care from multiple specialists, including urogynecologists, pain management physicians, and mental health providers. This extensive medical involvement substantiates the far-reaching effects of mesh failure.

Medical records from these various treatment approaches provide valuable documentation for litigation, demonstrating both the existence and extent of pain-related damages.

Expert testimony can help connect the documented pain directly to mesh failure rather than to other potential causes.

Managing Stress Urinary Incontinence After Mesh Issues

Ironically, many women who received transobturator mid urethral slings to treat stress urinary incontinence (SUI) experience either persistent or worsened urinary symptoms after mesh complications develop.

These urinary issues, including bladder outlet obstruction, incomplete bladder emptying, and problems affecting the bladder neck, often become more problematic than the original condition the mesh was intended to treat.

Treatment approaches for post-mesh urinary dysfunction include, but are not limited to:

• Conservative management – Pelvic floor exercises, bladder training, and fluid management represent first-line treatments. Medical records documenting limited improvement with these approaches highlight the severity of mesh-related damage.
• Medication therapy – Various medications may be prescribed to manage bladder function and reduce urgency. Prescription records showing the need for ongoing medication demonstrate the long-term impact of mesh complications.
• Catheterization – Some women require intermittent or indwelling catheters to manage urinary retention resulting from mesh complications. Documentation of catheter use provides powerful evidence of how mesh failure has affected basic bodily functions.
• Secondary surgical procedures – After mesh removal, women may require additional surgeries to address persistent incontinence. These procedures often have lower success rates following mesh complications, as documented in operative reports.
• Urinary diversion – In severe cases where the urethra or bladder has been damaged by eroded mesh, urinary diversion procedures may be necessary. Such major reconstructive surgeries highlight the devastating potential of mesh complications.

Documentation of these treatments in medical records helps establish the severity and permanence of urinary dysfunction following mesh failure.

Many lawsuits include testimony from urologists who can explain how mesh-related damage to urethral tissues or nerves directly caused these ongoing urinary issues.

The combination of chronic pain and urinary dysfunction often creates substantial life limitations for affected women.

Medical documentation showing work restrictions, mobility limitations, and impact on intimate relationships provides compelling evidence of how mesh complications have fundamentally altered patients’ lives.

These records form the foundation for damages related to lost wages, medical expenses, and diminished quality of life in vaginal mesh litigation.

If you or someone you love has experienced complications following transvaginal mesh placement, you may qualify to seek compensation.

Contact TruLaw using the chat on this page to receive an instant case evaluation that can determine your eligibility to join others in filing a Vaginal Mesh Complication Lawsuit today.

Medical Interventions and Treatment Options

Women who experience complications from transvaginal mesh surgery often require various medical interventions including mesh sling removal to address their symptoms and improve their quality of life.

These treatment approaches range from conservative management to vaginal mesh procedures, depending on the type and severity of complications.

Healthcare providers must tailor treatment plans to each patient’s specific situation, considering factors such as the location of the mesh, extent of tissue involvement, and the patient’s overall health status.

Vaginal Mesh Exposure: Detection and Management

Vaginal exposure (also called erosion) occurs when the implanted material protrudes through the vaginal tissue.

This common complication requires prompt medical attention to prevent further tissue damage and infection.

Detection methods for vaginal mesh exposure include:

• Pelvic examination – The primary method for identifying mesh exposure involves direct visualization during a thorough pelvic exam. Healthcare providers can often see or feel exposed mesh fibers during a standard speculum examination.
• Patient-reported symptoms – Many women notice symptoms that may indicate mesh exposure, such as unusual vaginal discharge, spotting, pain during intercourse, or a partner feeling something unusual during intimate contact. These reports often prompt the diagnostic process.
• Cystoscopy or proctoscopy – When mesh erosion into the bladder or rectum is suspected, these specialized examinations allow visualization of internal organs to confirm the presence of mesh material penetrating these structures.
• Imaging studies – While less reliable for detecting minor mesh exposures, ultrasonography and MRI can help identify mesh location and possible migration in cases where symptoms suggest complications beyond what can be seen during physical examination.

Management approaches for mesh exposure typically follow a stepped protocol:

• Topical estrogen therapy – For minor exposures with minimal symptoms, locally, estrogen cream may promote tissue healing and potentially cover small areas of exposed mesh. This approach works best for exposures smaller than 1 cm with no signs of infection.
• Partial mesh excision – When exposed mesh causes symptoms or fails to respond to conservative treatment, surgical removal of the exposed portion may be performed. This outpatient procedure removes the visible mesh while leaving non-problematic sections in place.
• Complete mesh removal – For extensive exposure or cases with persistent symptoms despite partial excision, total mesh removal may be necessary. This more involved procedure aims to extract all accessible mesh material, though complete removal is often challenging due to tissue ingrowth.
• Tissue repair – Following mesh excision, surgical repair of the damaged vaginal tissue may be required. This can involve using native tissue or biological grafts to restore vaginal integrity and function.
• Long-term monitoring – Women who have experienced mesh exposure require ongoing surveillance, as recurrent exposure can occur months or years after initial treatment. Regular follow-up examinations help detect new problems early.

Medical records documenting these detection and management approaches provide valuable evidence in litigation, as they clearly establish both the existence of mesh exposure and the interventions required to address it.

If you or someone you love has experienced complications following transvaginal mesh placement, you may qualify to seek compensation for your medical expenses, vaginal pain, and suffering.

Contact TruLaw using the chat on this page to receive an instant case evaluation that can determine your eligibility to join others in filing a Vaginal Mesh Complications lawsuit today.

Voiding Dysfunction Following Mesh Procedures

Urinary problems represent another common complication following transvaginal mesh procedures.

These dysfunctions may include difficulty emptying the bladder (retention), involuntary leakage (incontinence), frequent urination, or recurrent urinary tract infections.

Diagnostic approaches for mesh-related voiding dysfunction include:

• Urodynamic testing – This specialized evaluation measures bladder function, including pressure, flow rate, and muscle activity. Results can pinpoint specific aspects of bladder dysfunction related to mesh complications.
• Post-void residual measurement – Ultrasound assessment after urination quantifies how much urine remains in the bladder, helping identify retention issues potentially caused by mesh obstruction or nerve damage.
• Bladder diaries – Patient documentation of urination patterns, leakage episodes, and fluid intake provides valuable insight into the nature and severity of voiding problems in daily life.
• Cystoscopy – Direct visualization of the bladder interior can identify mesh erosion into the bladder or urethra that may be causing voiding symptoms.

Treatment options for mesh-related voiding dysfunction may include:

• Behavioral techniques – Timed voiding, double voiding (urinating, waiting a few minutes, then trying again), and pelvic floor exercises may help manage mild symptoms without surgical intervention.
• Medication therapy – Various medications can address specific aspects of voiding dysfunction. Options include anticholinergics for overactive bladder symptoms, alpha-blockers to relax urethral muscles, or antibiotics for recurrent infections related to incomplete emptying.
• Intermittent catheterization – For women with urinary retention, self-catheterization several times daily may be necessary to empty the bladder completely. Medical records documenting the need for this intervention highlight the serious impact of mesh complications.
• Sling revision or release – When mesh used as a bladder sling causes obstruction, surgical procedures to loosen or partially remove the mesh may restore proper voiding function. These procedures require specialized expertise in female pelvic medicine.
• Urinary diversion – In severe cases with permanent bladder damage, procedures to create alternative pathways for urine drainage may be necessary. These major reconstructive surgeries represent a profound consequence of mesh failure.

The medical documentation of these diagnostic tests and treatments provides compelling evidence of how mesh complications have affected a basic bodily function.

Experts can testify to the relationship between the mesh placement and subsequent voiding dysfunction, helping establish causation in legal proceedings.

For many women, treating these mesh-related complications involves multiple specialists, repeated procedures, and ongoing management – details that substantiate claims of extensive medical expenses and diminished quality of life in vaginal mesh litigation.

TruLaw: Accepting Clients for the Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit

Transvaginal mesh lawsuits are being filed by women across the country who suffered serious complications from pelvic mesh implants used to treat pelvic floor disorders and female stress urinary incontinence.

TruLaw is currently accepting clients for the Transvaginal Mesh lawsuit.

A few reasons to choose TruLaw for your Transvaginal Mesh lawsuit include:

• If We Don’t Win, You Don’t Pay: The Transvaginal Mesh lawyers at TruLaw and our partner firms operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only get paid if you win.
• Expertise: We have decades of experience handling product liability cases similar to the Transvaginal Mesh lawsuit.
• Successful Track Record: TruLaw and our partner law firms have helped our clients recover billions of dollars in compensation through verdicts and negotiated settlements.

If you or a loved one suffered pain, infection, bleeding, organ damage, or other complications after receiving a tension free vaginal tape or midurethral mesh sling insertion, you may be eligible to seek compensation.

Contact TruLaw using the chat on this page to receive an instant case evaluation and determine whether you qualify to join others in filing a Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit today.