prolapse

Most commonly caused by childbirth, prolapse occurs when pelvic organs that serve as walls supporting the vagina collapse, like the cervix or the uterus.

“I don’t think that the menstrual cup causes prolapse.”

The chances are slim to non-existent, according to pelvic floor and prolapse specialists I spoke to for this story.

"If they have a concern, they should get checked out, but if it's just a minor prolapse, then it's probably always been there."

“I suspect a menstrual cup in a lot of women might actually help with their prolapse rather than cause prolapse,” Sussman told Salon in a phone interview.