Bladder Prolapse Causes & Risks

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

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