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13 questions that the FDA recommends patients to ask their surgeon

1. Are you planning to use mesh in my surgery?

2. Why do you think I am a good candidate for surgical mesh?

3. Why is surgical mesh being chosen for my repair?

4. What are the alternatives to transvaginal surgical mesh repair for POP, including non-surgical options?

5. What are the pros and cons of using surgical mesh in my particular case? How likely is it that my repair could be successfully performed without using surgical mesh?

6. Will my partner be able to feel the surgical mesh during sexual intercourse? What if the surgical mesh erodes through my vaginal wall?

7. If surgical mesh is to be used, how often have you implanted this particular product? What results have your other patients had with this product?

8. What can I expect to feel after surgery and for how long?

9. Which specific side effects should I report to you after the surgery?

10. What if the mesh surgery doesn’t correct my problem?

11. If I develop a complication, will you treat it or will I be referred to a specialist experienced with surgical mesh complications?

12. If I have a complication related to the surgical mesh, how likely is it that the surgical mesh could be removed and what could be the consequences?

13. If a surgical mesh is to be used, is there patient information that comes with the product, and can I have a copy?
    

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