A member asked:

Is utrine and vaginal prolapse only caused by pregnancy? can it haopen to a person who is a virgin and will never be pregnant? other causes?

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Dr. Robert Harris answered

Specializes in Urogynecology

Yes: Although vaginal childbirth is a big risk factor for prolapse, there are other risk factors such as chronic straining from constipation, chronic coughing, or heavy work or anything that increases intra-abdominal pressure. There may be genetic predisposition also.

Answered 2/28/2017

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