This causes a bulge. Sometimes the organ will drop down so much that the bulge sticks out through the vaginal opening. The main cause of pelvic support problems is childbirth. As the baby passes through the vagina during childbirth, the fascia and ligaments may be damaged. Thus, the integrity of the pelvic support mechanism is altered.
Bulges develop as do symptoms.
In later years, when a woman goes through menopause, the loss of the female hormone estrogen may make these problems worse. Sometimes pelvic support problems occur in women who have never had children. The symptoms of pelvic support problems depend on which organs are involved. They can cause minor discomfort or major problems in the way the organs work. These symptoms may be more noticeable after long periods of standing or at the end of a long day.