What does pelvic mesh do and why are women suing over it? – explainer

Urogynaecological mesh is used to treat stress incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse – and it has triggered class actions in the US, UK and Australia Urogynaecological meshes (sometimes known as transvaginal meshes) are used to treat stress incontinence, a condition that can lead to women leaking from their bladder when doing impact activities such as running and jumping, or when sneezing or coughing. The condition is very common in women after childbirth and at the menopause – arou