Bladder Prolapse Causes & Risks

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Causes

The walls between the vagina and bladder or rectum can be damaged by one or more of the following factors:

  • Difficult vaginal births
    • Multiple births
    • The use of forceps to assist delivery
    • Perineal tears during delivery
    • Episiotomy during birth
  • Strain from lifting heavy objects
  • Chronic cough
  • Chronic constipation
  • Weakening of vaginal muscles caused by a lack of estrogen after menopause

Risk Factors

If you have any of these risk factors, tell your doctor:

  • Age: postmenopausal
  • History of difficult vaginal births
  • History of straining during bowel movements
  • Obesity
  • Smoking

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © 2012 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved.

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