CYSTOCELE

By Olivia Eddie Katie

What is Cystocele?

• A woman’s bladder drops• Caused by weakened wall• Causes unwanted urine

leakage• Causes incomplete

emptying of bladder• Stretches opening to

urethra

Types of Cystocele (What is it? Cont’d)

• Grade 1 (mild)• Grade 2 (severe)• Grade 3 (advanced)

What are the causes?

• Muscle straining • Heavy lifting• Obesity

Other causes…

• Chronic cough• Straining during bowel movements• Menopause

How is it diagnosed?

• Physical examination of the vagina

• Bladder droops down Description of symptoms

• X-ray during urination• Observe shape of the

bladder

How is it treated?

• Pessaries are devices placed in vagina

• hold up the bladder • Surgery tissue

between the bladder is tightened

• Avoid heavy lifting for mild condition

Citations

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