5 Things You Should Know About Pelvic Organ Prolapse

June is Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness Month.Few things are scarier than your pelvic organs making an appearance somewhere you don’t expect them – like bulging out of your vaginal canal. But don’t worry, you’re not having an alien encounter. It’s pelvic organ prolapse (POP), and it actually happens a lot. In fact, up to 1 in 2 women will develop POP in their lifetime. POP occurs when one or more pelvic organs slip down from their normal position into the vagina, creating a bulge or prolapse — and it can occur as the result of childbirth, aging and hormonal shifts. Here are five key things to