Dr. Uday Thanawala, Fertility Specialist, Best Gynecologist in Vashi, Airoli Kharghar, Navi Mumbai

  Uterine prolapse is a medical issue that occurs in women with weakened uterine ligaments and muscles. When a woman gives multiple vaginal births, the ligaments around the uterus start weakening and, as a result, these muscles do not support the uterus any longer. The uterus expands and stretches when you are pregnant (to hold the baby). However, it shrinks back as soon as you give birth. The severity of the condition can vary depending on how weakened the system has got. In some cases, the prolapse can be so severe that the uterus can fall out of the vagina (complete prolapse). Risk Factors and Causes of Uterine Prolapse Women who have reached menopause are at high risk of uterine prolapse since their uterus is likely to slip because of the low estrogen levels. Menopause occurs when your body stops producing estrogen, a hormone that keeps your uterus intact and the uterine muscles strong. The prolapse is highly likely to occur in ladies who have: ●    ...