Weill Cornell Medicine Urology
Weill Cornell Medicine Urology
Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Risks & Causes

Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Risks & Causes

Pelvic organ prolapse is very common, with over 40% of all women experiencing some degree of prolapse in their lifetime. Despite the high prevalence of this disorder, the exact cause remains unknown.

We do, however, know of various risk factors that increase the chances of developing pelvic organ prolapse. Some of these risk factors include:

  • Pregnancy
  • Vaginal delivery (in particular, difficult deliveries)
  • Some types of Hysterectomy
  • Constipation
  • Chronic coughing, straining or heavy lifting
  • Genetic connective tissue weakness

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To request an appointment, please call our office at 646-962-9600. Our phone staff are available to help you Monday-Friday, from 9AM-5PM (EST).

You can find the office contact information for each physician specializing in Painful Pelvic Organ Prolapse by visiting their profile listed on the bottom of this webpage.

If you'd like to learn more about our providers that specialize in Pelvic Organ Prolapse, please review the Physicians & Faculty profiles listed at the bottom of this page.

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Physicians & Faculty

Larissa Rodriguez

M.D.

(646) 962-9600
(646) 962-9600
Center for Female Pelvic Health

Unwanaobong Nseyo

M.D., M.P.H.

(646) 962-9600
(646) 962-9600
Center for Female Pelvic Health

Renee Rolston

M.D.

(646) 962-9600
(646) 962-9600
Center for Female Pelvic Health

Jennifer Jue

PA-C

(646) 962-9600
(646) 962-9600
Center for Female Pelvic Health
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