What is Cystocele?
A '''cystocele''' is also called a '''prolapsed bladder or anterior vaginal wall prolapse'''. This is a medical condition when a woman's [[bladder]] bulges into her [[vagina]].<ref name=NIH2014>{{cite web|title=Cystocele (Prolapsed Bladder)|url=https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/bladder-control-problems-women/cystocele-prolapsed-bladder|website=National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases|access-date=25 October 2017|date=March 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004190143/https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/bladder-control-problems-women/cystocele-prolapsed-bladder|archive-date=4 October 2017}}</ref> Sometimes it may bulge out through her vagina. Some women may have a cystocele with no symptoms.<ref name=hoff>{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/779244257|title=Williams gynecology|date=2012|publisher=McGraw-Hill Medical|others=Hoffman, Barbara L., Williams, J. Whitridge (John Whitridge), 1866-1931.|isbn=9780071716727|edition=2nd|location=New York|pages=647–653|oclc=779244257}}</ref> Some have problems with urination. Other problems may be incontinence (not being able to stop urination). Some women may have repeated urine infections if they have a cystocele. Other parts may also bulge into the vagina. Women are at risk of having a cystocele if they have given birth, have a hard time with passing stool, have a chronic cough, lift heavy objects, or have had other surgeries of the reproductive organs. Other things which may cause cystocele is a family history of cystocele or being overweight. The reason why the bladder may bulge into the vagina is that the wall of the vagina becomes weak. Sometimes a cystocele exists but does not cause difficulties. Women who have more serious problems may be treated with a vaginal pessary or surgery. Doing exercises with the pelvic muscles can help. Older women have cystocele more often then younger women. == Signs and symptoms == A woman may have a cystocele if she h