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multiple vaginal mesh complications

Posted by schmkat01 @schmkat01, Sep 27, 2025

I had a vaginal mesh implant 20 some years ago. It worked great for 15 years. Then, the mesh migrated into my vagina. My urologist trimmed the mesh and sutured the problem area. I continued to have incontinence and bleeding from the vagina. I then had another surgery removing the vaginal sling and replacing it. The incontinence and bleeding didn't stop. My urologist has tried Botox in my bladder, a newer bulking agent around my urethra (twice) and nothing seems to stop the now constant dribbling, frequent urgency, the inability to empty my bladder fully and vaginal bleeding. I am at the end of my rope with this constant issue. Does anyone have any further suggestions about what can be done?

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tv65 | @tv65 | Jul 14 7:23am

Same here, 20+ years, Mayo Dr. called me last, yup he called me to see how I was doing 😀. I have a appointment with him this month

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celia16 | @celia16 | Jul 14 8:18am
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Same here, 20+ years, Mayo Dr. called me last, yup he called me to see how I was doing 😀. I have a appointment with him this month

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@tv65 , good luck with everything.

Since my posts upthread some time ago, my mom broke her arm went into a nursing home. She got a Foley catheter due to her almost constant urine leakage. She has seen a urologist who deems her not a surgery candidate. So, he says the catheter is a good option for her condition. It allows her to get rest at night and to keep her skin dry. Her health is much better as the constant urination was causing emotional distress too. So, though she does get UTIs, it’s the most viable option for now.

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tv65 | @tv65 | Jul 14 12:57pm

Ugh, I work at assisted living, memory care. I hope I never have to do a catheter but it’s better than being wet. And those UTI’s can be very dangerous

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celia16 | @celia16 | Jul 15 8:38am
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Ugh, I work at assisted living, memory care. I hope I never have to do a catheter but it’s better than being wet. And those UTI’s can be very dangerous

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@tv65 , they treat her for them periodically. Her urologist and GP have both stated that a UTI should not be treated unless symptomatic and that most seniors, if tested, would test postive for a uti. I hadn’t realized that. They have not recommended a daily antibiotic at this point.

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celia16 | @celia16 | Jul 15 4:35pm

I was chatting with a family member of another resident at the nursing home today. She recommended using Estradiol vaginal cream for UTIs. She was adamant it works to prevent them. Maybe that’s why I never have them. I use it twice a week. I also take a daily Cranberry supplement.

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