Mesh Insertion for Repair Pelvic Floor Defect Treatment in India

Priya Patel is a 42-year-old mother...

Priya Patel is a 42-year-old mother of three who works as a primary school teacher. She had three vaginal deliveries, the last being a difficult forceps delivery eight years ago. For the past four years, Priya has been struggling with a persistent, uncomfortable bulge in her vagina, especially at the end of the day. She experiences significant urinary incontinence, needing to wear pads daily, and has given up her morning runs due to fear of leakage. Her social life has dwindled as she avoids long outings. After trying pelvic floor physiotherapy with only mild improvement, her gynaecologist diagnosed a significant cystocele (bladder prolapse) and rectocele (rectal prolapse). The doctor explained that due to the severity and her active lifestyle, a native tissue repair might not be strong enough, and recommended a mesh-augmented pelvic floor reconstruction to provide durable support. Priya was terrified after reading online horror stories about mesh. After extensive consultations and choosing a surgeon specializing in the procedure, she underwent the surgery. The first two weeks of recovery were challenging with pain and fatigue, but by six weeks, she was walking comfortably. At her three-month follow-up, the bulge was completely gone, and her bladder control was restored. Emotionally, Priya moved from a state of constant anxiety and embarrassment to feeling like herself again. She is cautiously optimistic, regaining her confidence and slowly returning to the activities she loves, feeling freed from the physical and emotional burden of her prolapse.