Pathogenesis (development of disease)
Genital descensus and prolapse results from pelvic floor insufficiency (pelvic floor weakness), which is caused by the weakness of the support apparatus of the uterus and the decreasing muscle tone of the pelvic floor muscles.
Etiology (Causes)
Biographic causes
- Constitutional connective tissue weakness
Behavioral causes
- Consumption of stimulants
- Tobacco use with chronic cough
- Heavy physical labor (especially carrying heavy weights).
- Overweight(BMI ≥ 25, obesity).
Disease-related causes
Respiratory system (J00-J99)
- Bronchial asthma with chronic cough.
- Chronic bronchitis (permanent inflammation of the respiratory tract with chronic cough).
Pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium (O00-O99).
- Birth trauma (birth injuries), unspecified.
Injuries, poisonings, and other consequences of external causes (S00-T98)
- Injuries to the pelvic floor, unspecified.
