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# vaginal mesh

Last year
2022
Dáil committee hears women with vaginal mesh complications were told pain was 'in their minds'
Thousands of women across the world who had these surgeries have suffered life-changing complications.
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Jun 29th 2022, 2:09 PM
Vaginal mesh and Gardasil: Approval for general indemnity cover and product liability cover
A proposal brought forward by Stephen Donnelly was approved by Cabinet today.
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Jan 19th 2022, 10:09 PM
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Women 'dismissed' by doctors over mesh and epilepsy drug fears 'deserve apology'
Irish patient groups call for a State apology and similar inquiries here following the publication of a UK report.
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Jul 8th 2020, 12:02 AM
Funding for specialist centres confirmed after 'positive' meeting with vaginal mesh campaigners
The Minister has asked that an independent report be compiled detailing these patients’ experiences in the healthcare system.
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Nov 11th 2019, 5:49 PM
Vaginal mesh implants: Women complain of delay in aftercare for severe complications
These surgeries have been suspended until recommendations made by the Chief Medical Officer are implemented.
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Jun 16th 2019, 10:00 PM
FDA orders medical device companies to stop selling pelvic mesh
The FDA said it couldn’t assure women that these devices were safe and effective longterm.
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Apr 17th 2019, 4:17 PM
Women with vaginal mesh complications too ill to attend protest over their care
Last week the Minister for Health confirmed the ban on these surgeries will not be lifted until a number of key recommendations are implemented.
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Nov 26th 2018, 6:30 AM
Changes to vaginal surgeries as Minister praises women for 'making public their private suffering'
Irish women who have had these surgeries have reported complications like chronic pain, reduced mobility and recurrent infections.
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Nov 21st 2018, 4:40 PM
Reports made of controversial laser treatments being offered in place of vaginal mesh devices
The FDA issued a warning about the use of these treatments in July.
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Oct 30th 2018, 6:00 AM
Irish professor's research finds failure rate of some vaginal mesh treatments 'unacceptably high'
The use of these devices has been suspended in Ireland pending the results of a review by the Chief Medical Officer.
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Sep 18th 2018, 3:40 PM
Review finds surgeons did not report women's vaginal mesh complications to watchdog
The HSE has suspended the use of these medical devices pending the outcome of a report from the Chief Medical Officer.
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Sep 17th 2018, 12:05 AM
Ireland to pause use of transvaginal mesh after 'understandable public anxiety'
Thousands of women across the world have suffered complications after having a vaginal mesh device implanted.
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Jul 24th 2018, 7:09 PM
NHS suspends vaginal mesh operations in England over risk of 'life-changing injuries'
The chair of an independent review said she had not seen evidence that the benefits of mesh outweigh the “severity of human suffering” caused by complications.
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Jul 10th 2018, 8:55 AM
HSE tells doctors they must inform women of 'longterm pain' risk before vaginal mesh operations
The notification was issued immediately after a meeting between Minister for Health Simon Harris and women who were affected by vaginal mesh complications.
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Jul 8th 2018, 8:00 AM
Health Minister cancels meeting with women who suffered vaginal mesh complications
His office said the cancellation was due to “urgent other work commitments” and has been rescheduled for next month.
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May 17th 2018, 7:43 PM
Health Minister agrees to meet with women affected by vaginal mesh complications
There have been thousands of reports internationally of painful complications from women who have undergone these procedures.
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Apr 22nd 2018, 4:00 PM
'It needs to be stopped': Vaginal mesh patients ask Chief Medical Officer to listen to their stories
The HSE said Dr Holohan’s review will be completed in the coming months but did not confirm whether he would be engaging with patients.
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Mar 11th 2018, 8:30 AM
'A huge win for campaigners': Thousands of vaginal mesh cases to be reviewed in England
Campaigners in Ireland are calling for a similar audit to be carried out here.
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Jan 30th 2018, 11:44 AM
'It was cutting my husband during sex': Women with vaginal mesh complications take fight to the Dáil
Today a consultant from Scotland told TDs he stopped doing these procedures in 2014 because he believed the risks outweighed the benefits.
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Jan 24th 2018, 6:32 PM
'Incontinence, groin pain, I find it hard to walk and physical relations with my husband are impossible'
Niamh had a vaginal mesh operation 10 years ago and says even though she is only 58, she now feels like she is 90.
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Jan 24th 2018, 7:00 AM
WATCH: Irish woman explains the pain caused by vaginal mesh implant
Members of a support group for women who experienced complications will protest outside Leinster House tomorrow.
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Jan 23rd 2018, 9:45 PM
More than ten women to sue the HSE in 2018 over vaginal mesh implants
It is also expected a further 20 private patients will take action in the New Year.
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Dec 23rd 2017, 6:00 AM
Vaginal mesh campaigner dies in Canada after being hospitalised for sepsis
Mother-of-two Chrissy Brajcic had an operation to treat her urinary incontinence four years ago.
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Dec 5th 2017, 10:47 AM
Surgeon says vaginal mesh patients' complications were 'ignored' by doctors
Just this week a leaked report from the UK’s health watchdog recommended banning one of these surgeries.
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Dec 2nd 2017, 7:05 AM
Minister orders report into vaginal mesh devices after Irish women experience 'constant pain'
The health minister said he takes it “extraordinarily seriously” if anyone is experiencing pain as a result of a surgery in this country.
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Nov 15th 2017, 4:45 PM
Minister Zappone to raise Irish women's vaginal mesh complications with Simon Harris
Concerns about procedures using these devices have been raised in recent months amid international scrutiny and hundreds of law suits.
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Nov 9th 2017, 6:30 AM
Patients encouraged to report vaginal mesh complications to Irish health watchdog
Some women have described experiencing chronic pain for years after these surgeries.
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Oct 31st 2017, 6:05 AM
'It had cut through and was sticking there': Irish women share vaginal mesh horror stories
The devices have been subject to international scrutiny over the last year and Irish women have now started to speak out about complications.
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Oct 30th 2017, 10:00 PM
Irish women take legal action over 'razor blade' vaginal mesh implants
Women have reported issues such as headaches, lack of energy, discharge, bleeding and pain years after their surgery.
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Sep 18th 2017, 6:15 AM