Scientists have developed a material that could be used as an alternative to the current vaginal mesh material, polypropylene, used to treat pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence.

Alternative material could replace current controversial implants, which have prompted many complaints of pain and discomfort Scientists believe they have come up with an alternative to the material ...

Vaginal mesh implants are made of polyproylene and can "shatter lives", campaigners say A material commonly used in vaginal mesh implants starts to degrade within 60 days of being implanted in the ...

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