transvaginal

British

/ ˌtrænzvəˈdʒaɪnəl, ˌtrænzˈvædʒɪnəl /

adjective

through or via the vagina

transvaginal ultrasound

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More than 100 women who experienced pain and complications from transvaginal mesh implants have received payouts from three manufacturers of the products.

From BBC

Lisa Lunt, partner at law firm Pogust Goodhead, which led the actions on behalf of the women, said those implanted with transvaginal mesh had suffered years of chronic pain and suffering.

From BBC

Johnson & Johnson said the action against the company over transvaginal mesh devices had been resolved.

From BBC

She encouraged Kamke to undergo a transvaginal ultrasound, and CompassCare gave her paperwork promising that a physician would oversee the procedure.

From Slate

She said it fails to provide informed consent for invasive services like the transvaginal ultrasound and lies about who will perform them.

From Slate

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