Vaginal or pelvic prolapse occurs when structures, like the bladder or rectum, bulge or PROTRUDE into the vaginal wall as a result of the weakening of the supporting TISSUES. The severity of prolapse varies, but it can cause many unwanted symptoms, including urine LEAKAGE, pelvic pain and pressure, difficulty urinating or passing a bowel movement, recurrent urinary tract infections, and painful sexual INTERCOURSE. Vaginal and pelvic prolapse is often the result of childbirth, aging, or pelvic surgery.

Vaginal or pelvic prolapse occurs when structures, like the bladder or rectum, bulge or protrude into the vaginal wall as a result of the weakening of the supporting tissues. The severity of prolapse varies, but it can cause many unwanted symptoms, including urine leakage, pelvic pain and pressure, difficulty urinating or passing a bowel movement, recurrent urinary tract infections, and painful sexual intercourse. Vaginal and pelvic prolapse is often the result of childbirth, aging, or pelvic surgery.