{"id":238,"date":"2019-09-04T11:46:43","date_gmt":"2019-09-04T10:46:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vaginalmeshlawyers.co.uk\/news\/?p=238"},"modified":"2019-09-04T11:46:43","modified_gmt":"2019-09-04T10:46:43","slug":"vaginal-mesh-dangers-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vaginalmeshlawyers.co.uk\/news\/vaginal-mesh-dangers-advice","title":{"rendered":"Vaginal mesh dangers advice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Vaginal mesh dangers are very real, and they are usually very serious. That\u2019s why what we do is so important when we fight for the rights of the victims who suffer when things go wrong.<\/p>\n<p>Someone has to stand up for the thousands of women worldwide who have suffered life-changing complications and are left with constant pain. The ongoing use of vaginal mesh devices remains a controversial subject. For those who were promised relief from problems, only to suffer worse now, we\u2019re here for you.<\/p>\n<p>The dangers pelvic mesh cannot be understated. Here\u2019s how we can help you.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Common vaginal mesh dangers <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Common vaginal mesh dangers can be numerous, and they can be life-altering. Some of the complications and suffering that women endure can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Severe pain which can be so bad that mobility is restricted;<\/li>\n<li>Organ damage;<\/li>\n<li>Nerve damage;<\/li>\n<li>Incontinence (which the mesh is supposed to correct).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The extent of the complications can leave some women unable to walk, and in some cases, unable to work ever again. The mesh &#8211; which is a synthetic material &#8211; can break down and be partially absorbed intro the surrounding tissue. When a device fails in this kind of way, it can be incredibly difficult &#8211; and sometimes impossible &#8211; to remove the damaged device. Pelvic mesh is intended to be permanent, which is why removal can be so hard to achieve.<\/p>\n<p>This all means that some victims can be left with no option but to suffer for the rest of their lives. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaginalmeshlawyers.co.uk\/mesh-implant-complications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>read more about vaginal mesh complications on our specialist advice page here<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Why is mesh still being used?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Despite the vaginal mesh dangers that we know of, the procedure is still in use across the world. It has been a common procedure for women after childbirth or those who are approximately 50+ to resolve issues like incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Alternatives like pelvic floor exercises are not always successful which is why surgery is sometimes offered.<\/p>\n<p>The overall success rate for the device is said to be good, but when things go wrong, they can go catastrophically wrong; and that\u2019s the issue. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaginalmeshlawyers.co.uk\/news\/critics-hit-out-at-new-vaginal-mesh-guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>recent revised guidelines from NICE were criticised<\/strong><\/a> for the failure to understand the long-term consequences many women have suffered with.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What can you do about vaginal mesh dangers ?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you have suffered, or are suffering, due to a failed pelvic mesh device, we may be able to help you. We represent a number of women who are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaginalmeshlawyers.co.uk\/mesh-compensation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>claiming compensation<\/strong><\/a>, and we may be able to represent you on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaginalmeshlawyers.co.uk\/no-win-no-fee-mesh-compensation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>No Win, No Fee basis<\/strong><\/a> as well.<\/p>\n<p>The best course of action is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaginalmeshlawyers.co.uk\/start-your-claim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>speak to the team for a free, no-obligation legal assessment<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vaginal mesh dangers are very real, and they are usually very serious. That\u2019s why what we do is so important when we fight for the rights of the victims who suffer when things go wrong. Someone has to stand up for the thousands of women worldwide who have suffered life-changing complications and are left with &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaginalmeshlawyers.co.uk\/news\/vaginal-mesh-dangers-advice\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Vaginal mesh dangers advice<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":158,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18,12,32],"tags":[19,15,13,14,16,11],"class_list":["post-238","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-compensation","category-pelvic-mesh-complications","category-support","tag-compensation","tag-mesh-implant-complications","tag-mesh-implant-injuries","tag-mesh-implant-problems","tag-mesh-implant-removal","tag-mesh-implant-safety"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Vaginal mesh dangers advice - Vaginal Mesh Compensation<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Vaginal mesh dangers are real, and they can be serious. 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