Disease Pattern

• Childbirth can be sometimes very traumatic on the pelvic structures, especially if the birth itself was difficult or from having multiple births.
• Age itself weakens the body. The strength of the pelvic muscles and ligaments can also be impaired increasing the risk of pelvic organ prolapse.
• Undergoing previous surgery specifically in the pelvic floor area, may also lead to prolapse.
• Obesity puts a strain on the whole body, and over time, can weaken the pelvic floor structures.
• Hysterectomy operation can increase the risk of prolapse. With this procedure, it could be that important ligaments of the pelvic floor are removed.
• Other factors such as genetics, ethnicity, heaving lifting, constipation, smoking or chronic coughing may also influence the probability to develop pelvic organ prolapse.

• The vagina feels heavy, full or painful
• Loss of bladder control
• Having to urinate frequently
• Having trouble passing bowel movements
• Pain or displeasure during sexual intercourse