The following conditions can lead to a prolapsed uterus:
- Pregnancy/childbirth with normal or complicated vaginal delivery
- Weakened pelvic muscles with advancing age
- Weakening and loss of tissue tone after menopause and loss of natural estrogen
- Conditions leading to increased pressure in the abdomen like chronic cough (with bronchitis and asthma), straining (with constipation), pelvic tumors (this is rare), or an accumulation of fluid in your abdomen
- Being overweight or obese, which puts added strain on pelvic muscles
- Major surgery in the pelvic area leading to loss of external support
- Smoking