What Causes Uterine Prolapse?
When the tissues and muscles holding your uterus in place are damaged or weak, your uterus may prolapse. The following may increase your risk for damaged or weakened tissues and muscles: • Age: The tissues and muscles holding your uterus in place may weaken as you age. Menopause also occurs as a women ages causing the vagina to shrink and become weaker. Menopause is when you no longer have your monthly period. • Childbirth: Having a baby stretches and tears the tissues and muscles holding up your uterus. Your risk of uterine prolapse increases every time you give birth vaginally. When forceps are needed to help you give birth, they may damage your muscles and cause muscle weakness. Having a long labor or a large baby may also increase your risk for uterine prolapse. Your risk may also be increased if you are younger than 25 years old the first time you have a baby. • Constipation: Your stools may often be hard, dry, and difficult to pass. When you have to push hard to have BM’s, the ti
