Transvaginal Mesh Is the Stuff of Nightmares

DANGEROUS

Thousands of lawsuits and a serious FDA warning may have this controversial product off the market by 2019.

Published Jan. 6 2016 12:01AM EST

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The FDA has warned women about the risks of transvaginal mesh for years. Now, the agency is finally taking direct action to limit the use of this popular but potentially dangerous product.

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Samantha Allen

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Transvaginal Mesh Is the Stuff of Nightmares

Thousands of lawsuits and a serious FDA warning may have this controversial product off the market by 2019.

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Samantha Allen