As a transvaginal mesh success story and a pelvic organ prolapse advocate, it's been quite an uphill struggle to soften women's fears about mesh and enlighten them about the fact that mesh is a significant, valuable tool in a fellowship trained practitioner's toolbox. To date the media has not bothered to share the fact that without mesh, women are typically back on the table for more surgery in 1-5 years because tissues can not sustain the repairs. I've encouraged the media to share a balanced piece on the value of mesh when utilized by specialists and the dangers of mesh in non-specialists hands but negative energy typically grabs better so is typically the direction pursued. Thank you for sharing this valuable piece; I'll share it with our following in the very near future!

Sherrie Palm Founder/Executive Director
Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support