Doctor 'aghast' at anal sex advice to pelvic mesh victims

By Joanne McCarthy
Updated August 27 2017 - 8:46am, first published August 26 2017 - 8:18am
A selection of pelvic mesh devices cleared for release in Australia and overseas for use in women. Photo: Supplied
A selection of pelvic mesh devices cleared for release in Australia and overseas for use in women. Photo: Supplied

A Perth doctor was left speechless after Federal Senators at a pelvic mesh inquiry in Perth on Friday said women unable to have vaginal sex after mesh surgery "repeatedly" reported that their doctors suggested anal sex as an alternative.

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