Print OverviewWhen the muscles and ligaments supporting a woman's pelvic organs weaken, the pelvic organs can drop lower in the pelvis, creating a bulge in the vagina (prolapse). Women most commonly develop pelvic organ prolapse years after childbirth, after a hysterectomy or after menopause. If you have symptoms, such as a feeling of pressure in your pelvic area, see your health care provider. By Mayo Clinic Staff Pelvic organ prolapse care at Mayo Clinic Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Diagnosis & treatment Oct. 05, 2017 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter Show references Ferri FF. Pelvic organ prolapsed. In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2018. Philadelphia, Pa.: Elsevier; 2018. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed July 10, 2017. Fashokun TB, et al. Pelvic organ prolapse in women: A diagnostic evaluation. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed July 10, 2017. Rogers RG. Pelvic organ prolapse in women: Epidemiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, and management. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed July 10, 2017. Jelovsek JE. Pelvic organ prolapse in women: Choosing a primary surgical procedure. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed July 10, 2017. Biofeedback. National Association for Continence. https://www.nafc.org/biofeedback. Accessed July 10, 2017. Wein AJ, et al., eds. Aging and geriatric urology. In: Campbell-Walsh Urology. 11th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Elsevier; 2016. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed July 10, 2017. Pelvic organ prolapse. American Urogynecologic Society. https://www.augs.org/patient-services/patient-fact-sheets/. Accessed July 10, 2017. Brown AY. Allscripts EPSi. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. March 28, 2017. Laughlin-Tommaso SK (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. July 30, 2017. Related Pelvic Mesh Problems Transvaginal mesh complications News from Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treatment for vaginal prolapse depends on severity, symptoms Dec. 10, 2019, 08:00 p.m. CDT Pelvic organ prolapseSymptoms & causesDiagnosis & treatmentDoctors & departmentsCare at Mayo Clinic Advertisement Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy Opportunities Ad Choices Mayo Clinic Marketplace Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic. FREE book offer – Mayo Clinic Health LetterLive stronger and healthier at any ageThe latest digestive health guidanceNEW – Guide to Your Baby's First YearsThe Mayo Clinic Diet Online CON-20315425 Patient Care & Health Information Diseases & Conditions Pelvic organ prolapse