What causes uterine prolapse and what are the classic symptoms?

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Uterine prolapse: The alteration in the normal support of internal organs of a woman’s pelvis (uterus, bladder, bowel, and rectum) as she ages is very common. Approximately one in three women over the age of 45 have some degree of pelvic organ prolapse. Over 50 percent of women who have had children will experience some form of pelvic organ prolapsethese conditions occur because of a weakened or damaged pelvic.

A bulge in vagina: Uterine prolapse, or pelvic organ prolapse, is caused by a weakening in the support structures for the uterus and vagina. Most commonly the result of childbirth, the most common symptom is the feeling of a bulge in the vagina.

POP symptoms: Pressure and fullness in the vaginal area are most common, especially after standing for long periods or with heavy work/lifting. Sometimes pain with intercourse occurs also. Most women do not realize they have an issue until they see or feel a bulge, usually with wiping after urination.