Female genital prolapse occurs when pelvic floor muscles and ligaments stretch and weaken, providing inadequate support causing the organs to dislocate and portion of the vaginal canal protruding (prolapsing) from the opening of the vagina.

There are many types of prolapse e.g. Cystocele (bladder into vagina), Enterocele (small intestine into vagina), Rectocele (rectum into vagina), Urethrocele (urethra into vagina), Uterine Prolapse (uterus into vagina) and Vaginal vault prolapse (roof of vagina).

Prolapse is normally associated weakening of the muscles during pushing at childbirth, menopause estrogen production by the body is reduced, and leading to further weakening of the vaginal muscles and prolapse is most commonly seen around that time.