Bladder Prolapse Definition
Definition
A cystocele occurs when part of the bladder wall bulges into the vagina. The bulge happens through a defect in the fascia. This is the connective tissue that separates the vagina from the bladder.
There are three grades of cystocele:
- Grade 1: mildest form, where the bladder drops only partway into the vagina
- Grade 2: moderate form, where the bladder has sunken far enough to reach the opening of the vagina
- Grade 3: most severe form, where the bladder sags through the opening of the vagina
A rectocele occurs when part of the wall of the rectum bulges into the vagina. The bulge happens through a defect in the fascia between the rectum and vagina.
Cystocele
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Rectocele
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The sooner that cystocele or rectocele are treated, the more favorable the outcome. If you suspect you have this condition, contact your doctor.
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