Pelvic organ prolapse

A prolapse, sometimes called pelvic organ prolapse, is when one or more of the vaginal walls or the top of the vagina weakens and moves downwards causing pressure, bulging or heavy feeling inside the vagina or at the vaginal entrance. Whether the bulge stays within the vagina or starts to come out will depend on the factors causing the prolapse.

The symptoms you will most likely feel are:

• Vaginal heaviness
• Awareness of a lump of bulge
• Deep lower abdominal aching
• General vaginal discomfort

Or you may have no symptoms at all. 

Having a prolapse can also affect how your bladder and bowel function and can also make sex uncomfortable

The videos and leaflets below will help you to understand more about pelvic organ prolapse and include simple advice and guidance to help you maintain good pelvic health throughout your pregnancy and after the birth of your baby.