Uterine prolapse can occur in women of any age.
Pelvic floor prolapse pictures.
Uterine prolapse occurs when pelvic floor muscles and ligaments stretch and weaken and no longer provide enough support for the uterus.
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In pelvic organ prolapse the pelvic floor muscles weaken causing one or more of the pelvic organs to fall downward into or out of the vagina.
The bulge isn t dangerous but it can be very uncomfortable.
In fact about one third of all women are affected by prolapse or similar conditions over their lifetime.
This team includes gynecologists and urologists.
As a result the uterus slips down into or protrudes out of the vagina.
Pelvic organ prolapse a type of pelvic floor disorder can affect many women.
This weakening allows the uterus urethra bladder or rectum to droop down into the vagina.
But it often affects postmenopausal women who ve had one or more vaginal deliveries.
If you have pelvic organ prolapse you ll notice a bulge at the opening of the vagina.
Each year mayo clinic doctors care for about 2 900 women with pelvic organ prolapse.