What is Uterine Prolapse or Vaginal Prolapse?

The muscles and ligaments in the pelvis called the pelvic floor support the uterus and vagina, to keep them in their correct position inside the pelvis.

After birth as well as the normal ageing process can weaken the pelvic floor and this can result in a prolapse.

Prolapse of the uterus and vagina becomes more common as women get older and is not often seen before the menopause.

The woman's Uterine Uterus prolapse, Vagina Prolapse is described according to the part or parts of the uterus and vagina that are involved. If the Uterine Uterus prolapse, Vagina Prolapse is in front wall of the vagina is prolapsing it is called a cystocoele.

When Uterine Uterus prolapse, Vagina Prolapse is at the back wall of the vagina is involved it is called a rectocoele.

If the cervix is prolapsing all the way out beyond the entrance of the vagina it is called a proccidentia.

Sometimes a woman will only have one part of the vagina involved in her prolapse or it may be a combination of the vagina and the uterus.