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Cystocele

A cystocele, also known as a prolapsed , is a medical condition in which a woman's bladder bulges into her . Some may have no symptoms. Others may have trouble starting urination, incontinence, or frequent urination. may include recurrent urinary tract and urinary retention. Cystocele and a prolapsed often occur together and is called a cystourethrocele. Cystocele can negatively affect quality of life.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Trouble starting urination, incomplete urination, incontinence, frequent urination

How it's found

·Based on symptoms and examination

Treatment

·Lifestyle changes, muscle exercises, pessary,

Complications

· retention

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