Pelvic organ prolapse

Hey there kiddo! Do you know what our body is made up of? Lots of different parts, right? And those parts are held in place by something called muscles and other tissues.

Now, let's talk about the pelvis. It's the area that holds important organs like the bladder, uterus, and rectum. Normally, these organs stay in their place because they are supported by strong muscles and tissues.

But sometimes, especially in women who have had babies or gone through menopause, these muscles and tissues can get weak. And when that happens, the organs in the pelvis can start slipping down or bulging out of their proper place.

This is called pelvic organ prolapse! Imagine a balloon that's not tied up properly. It starts to droop and bulge out, right? Same thing happens with organs in the pelvis when the muscles and tissues holding them in place are weak.

This can cause a lot of problems for a person, like feeling like there's a pressure or heaviness in their pelvis, having trouble peeing or pooping, or even feeling like something is falling out of their vagina!

The good news is, there are treatments for pelvic organ prolapse, like special exercises to strengthen the muscles, or even surgery in some cases. But it's important to talk to a doctor if you think this might be happening to you, so they can help you feel better and get back to doing the things you love!