The “pelvic floor” is the group of muscles that form a sling or hammock across the pelvis's floor. Together with surrounding tissues, these muscles hold the pelvic organs in place so they can function correctly. The pelvic organs include the bladder, urethra, intestines, and rectum.
A woman’s pelvic organs also include the uterus, cervix, and vagina. Declining hormone levels can weaken the pelvic floor muscles and ligaments, contributing to a prolapse occurring.
Check out our interview below with Sarah Marshall to learn more about how to detect and prevent pelvic organ prolapse.