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.
Pelvic floor prolapse.
The bulge isn t dangerous but it can be very uncomfortable.
If you have pelvic organ prolapse you ll notice a bulge at the opening of the vagina.
When the muscles and ligaments supporting a woman s pelvic organs weaken the pelvic organs can drop lower in the pelvis creating a bulge in the vagina prolapse.
In fact about one third of all women are affected by prolapse or similar conditions over their lifetime.
Pelvic organ prolapse a type of pelvic floor disorder can affect many women.
Women most commonly develop pelvic organ prolapse years after childbirth after a hysterectomy or after menopause.