What increases my risk for uterine prolapse?

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  A Patricia Geraghty, NP , Women's Health, answered

  For increasing risk of uterine prolapse, evidence is strongest for risk factors of multiple pregnancies, vaginal delivery, genetic predisposition, race, and body mass. Evidence is less strong for heavy lifting, strining or frequent coughing, though these are also commonly listed as risk factors. 
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  A Good Samaritan Hospital answered

  Your risk of developing uterine prolapse is increased by several factors. Some of these you have no control over, such as becoming older or being born with a genetic tendency to having weak connective tissue or muscles. Other risk factors, which you may have varying degrees of control over, include one or more pregnancies; one or more vaginal births; having a large baby; frequent coughing, straining, or lifting heavy objects; and obesity. Rarely, a tumor in the pelvis can push down on the uterus and cause it to prolapse.

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