What is Pelvin Organs Prolapse?

The pelvic muscles and tissues support the pelvic organs like a hammock. The pelvic organs include the bladder, uterus and cervix, vagina, and rectum, which is part of the bowel. A prolapse happens when the pelvis muscles and tissues can no longer support these organs because the muscles and tissues are weak or damaged. This causes one or more pelvic organs to drop or press into or out of the vaginal canal. Your pelvic floor muscles act like a powerful sling that supports organs like your vagina, uterus, bladder and rectum. If these muscles become too loose or sustain damage, the organs they support shift out of place. With mild cases of POP, organs may drop into the vaginal canal causing discomfort . In more severe cases, they may extend outside the vagina and cause a bulge. Pelvic organ prolapse is one type of pelvic floor disorder, along with urinary and fecal incontinence. These other disorders occur together with POP