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 Pelvic Organ Prolapse :
Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when a pelvic organ—such as your bladder—drops (prolapses) from its normal spot in your lower belly and pushes against the walls of your vagina. Many women will have some kind of pelvic organ prolapse. It can be uncomfortable or painful. But it isn't usually a big health problem. It doesn't always get worse. And in some women, it can get better with time.

More than one pelvic organ can prolapse at the same time. Organs that can be involved when you have pelvic prolapse include the:
Bladder (This is the most common kind of pelvic organ prolapse)
Urethra
Uterus
Vagina
Small bowel
Rectum

What causes pelvic organ prolapse?
Pelvic organ prolapse is most often linked to strain during childbirth. Normally, your pelvic organs are kept in place by the muscles and tissues in your lower belly. During childbirth, these muscles can get weak or stretched. If they don't recover, they can't support your pelvic organs.

You may also get pelvic organ prolapse if you have surgery to remove your uterus (hysterectomy). Removing the uterus can sometimes leave other organs in the pelvis with less support.

Pelvic organ prolapse can be made worse by anything that puts pressure on your belly, such as:
Being very overweight (obesity)
A long-lasting cough
Frequent constipation
Pelvic organ cancers
Older women are more likely to have pelvic organ prolapse. It also tends to run in families
 
 
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse include:
Feeling pressure from pelvic organs pressing against the vaginal wall. (This is the most common symptom.)
Feeling very full in your lower belly
Feeling as if something is falling out of your vagina
Feeling a pull or stretch in your groin area or pain in your lower back
Releasing urine without meaning to (incontinence), or needing to urinate a lot
Having pain in your vagina during sex
Having problems with your bowels, such as constipation



 
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