Utero-Vaginal Prolapse

What causes utero-vaginal prolapse?

Utero-vaginal prolapse is caused by a weakness in the supporting tissues of the uterus and vagina. The common factors leading to this are:

• Pregnancy and childbirth: When there can be excessive stretching of the tissues
• After menopause: When a relative lack of female hormones can lead to thinning and weakening of the tissues

In addition, any condition that leads to an increase in pressure in the abdominal cavity (e.g. chronic cough, constipation or heavy lifting) can aggravate the prolapse.