Cystocele

Cystocele: causes, symptoms and treatment

A cystocele is a condition in which the anterior vaginal wall protrudes into the bladder cavity, causing it to bulge. This disorder occurs due to weakening of the ligaments and muscles that support the bladder and vagina in the correct position. Cystoceles can be caused by factors such as pregnancy, childbirth, aging, obesity, high abdominal pressure, chronic cough, and pelvic surgery.

Symptoms of a cystocele may include frequent urination, inability to completely empty the bladder, urethral pain, urinary tract infections, and discomfort during sexual intercourse. In more severe cases, when the cystocele reaches a significant extent, protrusion of the anterior vaginal wall from the vaginal opening may occur.

A doctor can diagnose cystocele by examining the patient and performing an ultrasound examination of the bladder and vagina. Treatment for cystocele may include lifestyle changes such as weight loss, exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, addressing the underlying cause of the cystocele, and the use of support devices such as pads. More serious cases may require surgical treatment.

Cystocele is a common condition, especially in women over 40 years of age. If you have symptoms associated with a cystocele, contact your doctor for advice and treatment. Early detection and treatment can help prevent complications and improve quality of life.

Cystocele disorders: a current problem. Cystocoels are one of the most common anomalies of the female genital organs. Normally, the tissue between the bladder and vagina forms a “pocket” that helps the bladder stretch freely as it fills with urine. As a result of the development of cystocoel, the bladder protrudes and loses its elasticity in the cervical area. The frequency of cystolinkage, according to various authors, in Russia is 29.9%. Sometimes cystocele is combined with prolapse of the vagina and urethra. The predominant age of manifestation of clinical symptoms of cystocoelia is menopause. The triggering factor for the development of cystocephaly can be diseases of pregnancy or childbirth, disruption of the distribution of load on the genitals during walking, injuries and obesity. An important role is also played by the patient’s advanced age, as well as her individual anatomical features - laxity of the pelvic floor muscles, excessive mobility of the sacrum. Increasing levels of physical activity during daily activities, from walking to climbing stairs, can also stimulate cystocellular bladder protrusion.