BJOG November 2021 PMID 34047446

Symptomatic improvement after mesh removal: a prospective longitudinal study of women with urogynaecological mesh complications.

N Pace, A Artsen, L Baranski, S Palcsey, R Durst, L Meyn, P A Moalli

Mentions

63
Peak: 39 in Jun 2021
across 5 sources since May 2021

Extended reach

200,205
potential audience

Total likes

114

Video views

14,946

Mentions per month

May 2021 – Oct 2021

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter47 posts
  • News10 articles
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Facebook2 posts
  • Blogs2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone reflects skepticism about the effectiveness of mesh removal, with many posts quoting that only a minority of women see symptom improvement, particularly for pain, using words like 'rarely' and 'not always,' which portray the findings as significant and somewhat disappointing. The tone and context reveal ongoing concerns and debates over medical practices, emphasizing the limited benefits of mesh removal for certain complications.

AgreementLow agreement

Most discussions agree that mesh removal does not significantly improve symptoms, especially pain, citing specific data such as only about 33% experiencing relief.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate interest, with some highlighting the implications of the study, but many focus mainly on confirming existing doubts rather than exploring new ideas.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference the study's findings and question clinical practices, indicating some depth in engagement, though not deeply analytical.

ImpactModerate impact

The social discussions could influence opinions about mesh procedures and treatment options, suggesting a meaningful but not transformative impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study followed women who had undergone complete vaginal mesh removal due to complications such as pain and exposure, assessing their symptoms and functional impact up to two years post-surgery.
  • Women with pain alone generally experienced less symptom improvement after mesh removal compared to those with mesh exposure, with only about 33% reporting better symptoms.
  • Despite decreases in pain scores (VAS), many patients, particularly those with pain issues, did not see significant improvements in overall symptoms or functional quality of life after mesh removal.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Sling the Mesh
@MeshCampaign · X

New study shows Mesh removal doesn’t always improve complications. Proof they should stop putting Mesh in if they cannot fix things if it goes wrong. https://t.co/xgjFr8xvPP

Jun 13, 2021 · 36 likes · 20 shares · 5,630 followers View post →
Ann Boni
@AnnBoni1 · X

Urogyneacologists state that in women experiencing pain only after mesh insertion their pain does not improve after removal. We are resigned to a life of pain apparently. Many surgeons cite this an excuse not to remove mesh. Or is there another reason? https://t.co/cguBFhDVAI

Jun 29, 2021 · 19 likes · 12 shares · 774 followers View post →
International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)
@iugaoffice · X

How much does mesh removal really improve pain? #Mesh #PelvicPain https://t.co/kPYX53USfF

Jun 14, 2021 · 10 likes · 4,003 followers View post →
International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)
@iugaoffice · X

How much improvement do we really see after vaginal mesh removal? #Mesh #Pelvicpain https://t.co/A8lFvCqTSV

Aug 5, 2021 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 4,003 followers View post →
BJOG
@BJOGTweets · X

Only a minority of women who had urogynecologic mesh removed because of pain experienced an improvement in pain symptoms following removal. Considered counselling around outcomes needs to be happen prior to mesh removal. https://t.co/3lMHCizwvf

Jun 8, 2021 · 5 likes · 4 shares · 20,998 followers View post →
Jocelyn J. Fitzgerald MD
@jjfitzgeraldMD · X

Enlightening article by my @MageeUrogyn partners Dr. @AmandaArtsen and @PMoalli and first author @nataliempace et. al showing that in women with pain as their primary mesh complication, removal of the mesh rarely improves pain scores afterwards. https://t.co/G8bkZXnoYM

Jun 19, 2021 · 4 likes · 41,925 followers View post →

All mentions

GynEstetica
@EsteticaGyn · X

RT @iugaoffice: How much improvement do we really see after vaginal mesh removal? #Mesh #Pelvicpain https://t.co/A8lFvCqTSV

Aug 7, 2021 · 4 shares · 339 followers View post →
Emma Logan
@hirstmobile · X

RT @iugaoffice: How much improvement do we really see after vaginal mesh removal? #Mesh #Pelvicpain https://t.co/A8lFvCqTSV

Aug 5, 2021 · 4 shares · 163 followers View post →
Bev Holt
@BevHolt1 · X

RT @iugaoffice: How much improvement do we really see after vaginal mesh removal? #Mesh #Pelvicpain https://t.co/A8lFvCqTSV

Aug 5, 2021 · 4 shares · 350 followers View post →
Ann Boni
@AnnBoni1 · X

RT @iugaoffice: How much improvement do we really see after vaginal mesh removal? #Mesh #Pelvicpain https://t.co/A8lFvCqTSV

Aug 5, 2021 · 4 shares · 774 followers View post →
International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)
@iugaoffice · X

How much improvement do we really see after vaginal mesh removal? #Mesh #Pelvicpain https://t.co/A8lFvCqTSV

Aug 5, 2021 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 4,003 followers View post →
PolyPossum
@PolyPossum · X

RT @AnnBoni1: Urogyneacologists state that in women experiencing pain only after mesh insertion their pain does not improve after removal.…

Jul 2, 2021 · 12 shares · 196 followers View post →
Mesh Rectopexy Support & Action Group
@MeshAction · X

RT @AnnBoni1: Urogyneacologists state that in women experiencing pain only after mesh insertion their pain does not improve after removal.…

Jul 1, 2021 · 12 shares · 229 followers View post →
Graham Nigel
@NigelHeal · X

RT @AnnBoni1: Urogyneacologists state that in women experiencing pain only after mesh insertion their pain does not improve after removal.…

Jun 30, 2021 · 12 shares · 3,476 followers View post →
Carry-on- Clarky
@clarky_on · X

RT @AnnBoni1: Urogyneacologists state that in women experiencing pain only after mesh insertion their pain does not improve after removal.…

Jun 30, 2021 · 12 shares · 2,185 followers View post →
Erskine Lewis
@EngWood3 · X

RT @AnnBoni1: Urogyneacologists state that in women experiencing pain only after mesh insertion their pain does not improve after removal.…

Jun 29, 2021 · 12 shares · 1,021 followers View post →
lynjprendergast- REFUGEES ARE WELCOME
@lynjprendergast · X

RT @AnnBoni1: Urogyneacologists state that in women experiencing pain only after mesh insertion their pain does not improve after removal.…

Jun 29, 2021 · 12 shares · 2,531 followers View post →
Angie
@Angie31256119 · X

RT @AnnBoni1: Urogyneacologists state that in women experiencing pain only after mesh insertion their pain does not improve after removal.…

Jun 29, 2021 · 12 shares · 482 followers View post →
margaret
@margare34082597 · X

RT @AnnBoni1: Urogyneacologists state that in women experiencing pain only after mesh insertion their pain does not improve after removal.…

Jun 29, 2021 · 12 shares · 103 followers View post →
mesh injured patients
@SusanMorgan19 · X

RT @AnnBoni1: Urogyneacologists state that in women experiencing pain only after mesh insertion their pain does not improve after removal.…

Jun 29, 2021 · 12 shares · 2,581 followers View post →
Sally Maddocks
@maddocks_sally · X

RT @AnnBoni1: Urogyneacologists state that in women experiencing pain only after mesh insertion their pain does not improve after removal.…

Jun 29, 2021 · 12 shares · 970 followers View post →
Ann Boni
@AnnBoni1 · X

Urogyneacologists state that in women experiencing pain only after mesh insertion their pain does not improve after removal. We are resigned to a life of pain apparently. Many surgeons cite this an excuse not to remove mesh. Or is there another reason? https://t.co/cguBFhDVAI

Jun 29, 2021 · 19 likes · 12 shares · 774 followers View post →
International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)
@iugaoffice · X

Does mesh removal result in symptomatic improvement? https://t.co/XYv4dC9592 @nataliempace @AmandaArtsen

Jun 29, 2021 · 2 likes · 4,003 followers View post →
Jocelyn J. Fitzgerald MD
@jjfitzgeraldMD · X

Enlightening article by my @MageeUrogyn partners Dr. @AmandaArtsen and @PMoalli and first author @nataliempace et. al showing that in women with pain as their primary mesh complication, removal of the mesh rarely improves pain scores afterwards. https://t.co/G8bkZXnoYM

Jun 19, 2021 · 4 likes · 41,925 followers View post →
Hollie
@MeshHolly · X

RT @MeshCampaign: New study shows Mesh removal doesn’t always improve complications. Proof they should stop putting Mesh in if they cannot…

Jun 15, 2021 · 20 shares · 176 followers View post →
DiaTrecnon
@Diatrecnon · X

RT @MeshCampaign: New study shows Mesh removal doesn’t always improve complications. Proof they should stop putting Mesh in if they cannot…

Jun 15, 2021 · 20 shares · 335 followers View post →
Sandy
@SandyM1yy · X

RT @MeshCampaign: New study shows Mesh removal doesn’t always improve complications. Proof they should stop putting Mesh in if they cannot…

Jun 15, 2021 · 20 shares · 7 followers View post →
Susan McLarnon
@Bluesparkled · X

RT @MeshCampaign: New study shows Mesh removal doesn’t always improve complications. Proof they should stop putting Mesh in if they cannot…

Jun 15, 2021 · 20 shares · 483 followers View post →
Linda
@wordfinga · X

RT @MeshCampaign: New study shows Mesh removal doesn’t always improve complications. Proof they should stop putting Mesh in if they cannot…

Jun 14, 2021 · 20 shares · 4,587 followers View post →
Fadi Salameh
@fadi_salameh84 · X

Interesting findings- mesh removal doesn’t improve pain! OBGYN https://t.co/rUEEcmOJNP

Jun 14, 2021 · 1 like · 612 followers View post →
sharon craddock
@custom_tiara · X

RT @MeshCampaign: New study shows Mesh removal doesn’t always improve complications. Proof they should stop putting Mesh in if they cannot…

Jun 14, 2021 · 20 shares · 282 followers View post →
International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)
@iugaoffice · X

How much does mesh removal really improve pain? #Mesh #PelvicPain https://t.co/kPYX53USfF

Jun 14, 2021 · 10 likes · 4,003 followers View post →
moomin
@LesleyOHagan1 · X

RT @MeshCampaign: New study shows Mesh removal doesn’t always improve complications. Proof they should stop putting Mesh in if they cannot…

Jun 14, 2021 · 20 shares · 353 followers View post →
Jacqui Shaw
@JacquiShaw67 · X

RT @MeshCampaign: New study shows Mesh removal doesn’t always improve complications. Proof they should stop putting Mesh in if they cannot…

Jun 14, 2021 · 20 shares · 267 followers View post →
Fibroid New Research
@FibroidNetwork · X

RT @MeshCampaign: New study shows Mesh removal doesn’t always improve complications. Proof they should stop putting Mesh in if they cannot…

Jun 14, 2021 · 20 shares · 3,234 followers View post →
Fibroid Network World Info
@Fibroidinfo · X

RT @MeshCampaign: New study shows Mesh removal doesn’t always improve complications. Proof they should stop putting Mesh in if they cannot…

Jun 14, 2021 · 20 shares · 2,016 followers View post →
Heather Hayes
@hhayes91 · X

RT @MeshCampaign: New study shows Mesh removal doesn’t always improve complications. Proof they should stop putting Mesh in if they cannot…

Jun 13, 2021 · 20 shares · 1,262 followers View post →
Mesh Rectopexy Support & Action Group
@MeshAction · X

RT @MeshCampaign: New study shows Mesh removal doesn’t always improve complications. Proof they should stop putting Mesh in if they cannot…

Jun 13, 2021 · 20 shares · 229 followers View post →
Roger That
@RogerTh71142375 · X

RT @MeshCampaign: New study shows Mesh removal doesn’t always improve complications. Proof they should stop putting Mesh in if they cannot…

Jun 13, 2021 · 20 shares · 1,321 followers View post →
Kate glover
@Kateglover40 · X

RT @MeshCampaign: New study shows Mesh removal doesn’t always improve complications. Proof they should stop putting Mesh in if they cannot…

Jun 13, 2021 · 20 shares · 458 followers View post →
nebulahrh
@nebulahrh · X

RT @MeshCampaign: New study shows Mesh removal doesn’t always improve complications. Proof they should stop putting Mesh in if they cannot…

Jun 13, 2021 · 20 shares · 129 followers View post →
Barbara Mackie
@BarbaraCMackie · X

RT @MeshCampaign: New study shows Mesh removal doesn’t always improve complications. Proof they should stop putting Mesh in if they cannot…

Jun 13, 2021 · 20 shares · 97 followers View post →
Professor Sue Black OBE Keynote Speaker
@Dr_Black · X

RT @MeshCampaign: New study shows Mesh removal doesn’t always improve complications. Proof they should stop putting Mesh in if they cannot…

Jun 13, 2021 · 20 shares · 59,129 followers View post →
Jax Le Havre
@bufferslyjack · X

RT @MeshCampaign: New study shows Mesh removal doesn’t always improve complications. Proof they should stop putting Mesh in if they cannot…

Jun 13, 2021 · 20 shares · 1,191 followers View post →
Ken Lownds
@KenZeroHarm · X

RT @MeshCampaign: New study shows Mesh removal doesn’t always improve complications. Proof they should stop putting Mesh in if they cannot…

Jun 13, 2021 · 20 shares · 4,216 followers View post →
Sling the Mesh
@MeshCampaign · X

New study shows Mesh removal doesn’t always improve complications. Proof they should stop putting Mesh in if they cannot fix things if it goes wrong. https://t.co/xgjFr8xvPP

Jun 13, 2021 · 36 likes · 20 shares · 5,630 followers View post →
Federico Prefumo
@FedericoPrefumo · X

RT @BJOGTweets: Only a minority of women who had urogynecologic mesh removed because of pain experienced an improvement in pain symptoms fo…

Jun 8, 2021 · 4 shares · 635 followers View post →
Jimi Odejinmi
@Jimi_Odejinmi · X

RT @BJOGTweets: Only a minority of women who had urogynecologic mesh removed because of pain experienced an improvement in pain symptoms fo…

Jun 8, 2021 · 4 shares · 736 followers View post →
Adedotun 117
@MustyLusi · X

RT @BJOGTweets: Only a minority of women who had urogynecologic mesh removed because of pain experienced an improvement in pain symptoms fo…

Jun 8, 2021 · 4 shares · 1,636 followers View post →
Dr. Sue Gross
@DrSueGross · X

RT @BJOGTweets: Only a minority of women who had urogynecologic mesh removed because of pain experienced an improvement in pain symptoms fo…

Jun 8, 2021 · 4 shares · 3,031 followers View post →
BJOG
@BJOGTweets · X

Only a minority of women who had urogynecologic mesh removed because of pain experienced an improvement in pain symptoms following removal. Considered counselling around outcomes needs to be happen prior to mesh removal. https://t.co/3lMHCizwvf

Jun 8, 2021 · 5 likes · 4 shares · 20,998 followers View post →
Marilla Druitt
@MarillaDruitt · X

Only 33% of those with pain improved with mesh removal #mesh #pelvicpain Symptomatic Improvement After Mesh Removal: A Prospective Longitudinal Study of Women with Urogynecologic Mesh Complications - Pace - BJOG https://t.co/bP3qalotQR

Jun 7, 2021 · 3 likes · 946 followers View post →
Shawanda Renee Obey, MD
@ShawandaObey · X

Symptomatic Improvement After Mesh Removal: A Prospective Longitudinal Study of Women with Urogynecologic Mesh Complications https://t.co/1xbjaczXwL

May 30, 2021 · 11 followers View post →