Vaginal prolapse happens when the muscles that support the organs in a woman s pelvis weaken.
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As a result the uterus slips down into or protrudes out of the vagina.
But it often affects postmenopausal women who ve had one or more vaginal deliveries.
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This team includes gynecologists and urologists.
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The bulge isn t dangerous but it can be very uncomfortable.
Uterine prolapse occurs when pelvic floor muscles and ligaments stretch and weaken and no longer provide enough support for the uterus.
This weakening allows the uterus urethra bladder or rectum to droop down into the vagina.
Uterine prolapse can occur in women of any age.
A multidisciplinary team of mayo clinic experts trained in female pelvic floor medicine and reconstructive surgery evaluate and treat different types of pelvic organ prolapse.
Each year mayo clinic doctors care for about 2 900 women with pelvic organ prolapse.
If you have pelvic organ prolapse you ll notice a bulge at the opening of the vagina.