the fda recommends the following to women who are planning or have had mesh surgery for prolapse: before surgery: be aware of risks associated with pop repair using a vaginal incision understand that a surgery with mesh might require additional surgery to correct mesh problems–and that in a few cases even repeat surgery may not cure the problem. ask your doctor about other pop treatment options. if they recommend mesh have a clear understanding of why this is the preferred option. after surgery: continue with routine check ups notify their doctors if they begin to have persisting vaginal bleeding/discharge pelvic or groin pain or pain with sex. let your doctor know you have mesh. this is especially important if you are planning to have another abdominal/pelvic surgery. if you are unsure if mesh was used ask your surgeon if you had a mesh placed during your pop repair for a concise overview of the fda’s concerns and other links to more in depth information you can go to the fda website.
what guidelines are there for women who are planning or have had mesh surgery for prolapse?