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TVT Sling Complications: Vaginal Pain / Pain During Sex

Bladder sling complications can occur after a TVT sling. One of the most common sling complications is vaginal pain or pain during sex. This is due to excessive mesh tension which can be a direct result of surgery or a delayed result of scarring. The tension creates a band like effect which creates pain. One does NOT need to have urine retention to have vaginal pain or pain during intercourse. This can often be fixed by removing approximately 4-6 cm of mesh. Please see video to the left.


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Normal TVT Sling

Normal TVT Sling

Outward tension causing Vaginal Pain

TVT Sling causing Vaginal Pain or Pau during sex

TVT Portion removed to release tension

Removing only the vaginal portion of the TVT is necessary for patients with vaginal pain. Usually only about 4-6cm


TVT Sling Urethral Erosion: Symptom Resolution After Laparoscopic Removal



Removal of Mesh Tape Suburethral Sling



TOT or TVT Sling Removal - Vaginal Pain / Difficulty Emptying Bladder