Descending Perineum Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Chirag Global10 Oct, 2025Health

Descending Perineum Syndrome (DPS) is a condition where the perineum, the area between the anus and genitals, drops lower than normal during straining or bowel movements. In a healthy pelvic floor, the perineum moves slightly downward when you pass stool, but in DPS, this downward movement becomes excessive. Over time, the tissues and muscles of the pelvic floor become stretched and weakened, leading to bowel and urinary dysfunction. DPS is more common in middle-aged and older women, often related to childbirth trauma or chronic straining from constipation. However, men can also develop the condition.