The following are common and not-so-common symptoms that can arise from transvaginal mesh surgery. There are also some recommendations for those who have been injured or otherwise negatively impacted by such implants.

Mesh Erosion – Where the synthetic material erodes through vaginal tissue. Sometimes, this mesh exposure pokes through an improperly healed incision line, or if the mesh was implanted too close to the surface of the existing tissue. This can cause a sense of tightness or pulling and can lead to infection or pain. In some cases, the eroded mesh can be felt during intercourse and can be extremely uncomfortable or painful.

Pain with Intercourse – this complication can cause pain in two main forms. If mesh erosion is present, the woman's partner can feel this protrusion. This can range from uncomfortable to causing lacerations. The second form is more painful for the woman and can include unpleasant tightness or pulling on the muscles/tissues.

Pain in the legs, buttocks, or vagina – these complications can be present when the implanted mesh pulls on the pelvic floor muscles/nerves. One of the drawbacks of synthetic mesh is that over time it can shrink or tighten. This, as above, can lead to pain or worse. As time went on, surgeons learned to implant mesh tension-free; however, many early procedures were not done this way.

Abscess – an abscess is a collection of pus in any part of the body that, in most cases, causes swelling and inflammation around it. This would constitute as a major complication, so fortunately it's a rare one. Often times the blame here is not on the mesh kit itself, rather the surgeon who performed the procedure or how the body reacted to the mesh implant.

If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms and you are a recipient of a vaginal mesh implant, it is imperative that you seek medical attention. Whether your procedure was ten months ago or ten years ago, it is critical that you address these concerns with your physician.

If you have already done so and are interested in additional recovery against the manufacturers of these products (that may very well have known the dangers of their product) it's important that you contact a vaginal mesh lawyer capable of maximizing your settlement. One of the best way to do that is to seek an attorney who will not make you part of a class action lawsuit. That process will only make sure that your lawyer gets paid while very little goes to the victims. Rather, find an attorney who will make you part of a mass action lawsuit or handle your case on an individual basis. This will yield the most positive outcome for you, in terms of justice and compensation.