CystoceleKyle Shropshire

Claire Leathersich

Description

•Occurs when the wall between the wall between a women’s bladder and vagina weakens and the bladder falls into the vagina

Grade 1

•When the bladder drops a short way into the vagina

Grade 2

•The bladder sinks low enough to reach the opening of the vagina

Grade 3

•When the bladder bulges out through the opening of the vagina

Causes•Muscle straining from birth

•Heavy lifting

•During bowel movements

•Estrogen is a hormone that keeps the muscles around the vagina strong, and during menopause the body stops forming estrogen causing the vagina to weaken

Diagnose•Grade 2 and 3 cystocele can be

seen by the doctor

•Grade 1 may require an xray called a cystourethrogram

•A cystourethrogram views the bladder while urination occurs allowing the doctor to observe any blockages

Treatment-Grade 1

•No treatment is needed

•Unless it becomes bothersome the doctor might suggest to just avoid strenuous activities that could worsen the condition of the cystocele

Treatment-Grade 2

•Doctor may use a pessary device to hold the bladder in place

•Pessary devices must be removed regularly to avoid infection and ulcers

Treatment-Grade 3

•Large cystoceles may need surgery to move the bladder into a more normal position

•This may be preformed by a urologist, a gynecologist or a urogynecologist

Websites Used

•http://depts.washington.edu/uroweb/images/pessary-lg.jpg

•http://content.answers.com/main/content/img/galeSurgery/gesu_01_img0069.jpg

•http://www.kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/cystocele/