Vaginal Prolapse

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Risk Factors and Causes

Vaginal prolapse occurs when muscles and ligaments in the pelvis are weakened or damaged, causing organs and structures within the pelvis to lose the support that holds them in place. Risk factors for developing cystocele, urethrocele, enterocele, rectocele, uterine prolapse, and vaginal vault prolapse include the following:



Age (more common in women over age 40)
Childbirth (especially multiple births, long labors, and large babies)
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