Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the muscles, ligaments and connective tissues supporting the pelvic organs weaken, allowing the organs to fall out of place. It is estimated that as many as 50 percent of women over age 50 have organ prolapse. The degree or amount of prolapse is on a continuum with grade I being mild and grade IV being severe, often requiring surgery. Prolapse of the bladder is known as cystocele . Prolapse of the urethra is known as urethrocele . Prolapse

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