The sliding of the uterus into the vaginal canal. it results from the weakening of the pelvic floor muscles and ligaments and is usually seen in postmenopausal women with several vaginal deliveries. clinical manifestations include sensation of heaviness in the pelvis, urinary difficulties, and tissue protrusion from the vagina.

Uterine prolapse is a form of pelvic organ prolapse in which the uterus and a portion of the upper vagina protrude into the vaginal canal and, in severe cases, through the opening of the vagina. It is most often caused by injury or damage to structures that hold the uterus in place within the pelvic cavity...