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Uterine prolapse
Overview
Uterine prolapse is when the uterus drops down into the vaginal area. If the muscles, ligaments, and other structures that hold the uterus in the pelvis are weak or stretched, the uterus can drop into the vaginal canal (prolapse). Uterine prolapse is more common in women who have had one or more vaginal births.
Review Date 4/10/2026
Updated by: Peter J. Chen, MD, FACOG, Associate Professor of OBGYN at Cooper Medical School at Rowan University, Camden, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
