{"id":1457,"date":"2022-08-01T09:26:33","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T09:26:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/womens-healthcare-of-boca-raton\/?p=1457"},"modified":"2025-05-21T10:59:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T14:59:46","slug":"prolapsed-bladder-cystocele-symptoms-and-appropriate-treatment-for-every-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/womens-healthcare-of-boca-raton\/prolapsed-bladder-cystocele-symptoms-and-appropriate-treatment-for-every-stage\/","title":{"rendered":"Prolapsed Bladder Treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you have a prolapsed bladder diagnosis and are looking for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/womens-healthcare-of-boca-raton\/gynecologist-boca-raton-florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gynecology specialist in Boca Raton<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it is of the utmost importance to know as much as possible about the condition and the appropriate treatments for each stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the human body, the bladder is an organ in the pelvis where urine is stored. When the ligaments holding the bladder and the muscles of the front vaginal wall are weakened or loosened and can no longer fully support the weight of the organ itself, a condition called prolapsed bladder or cystocele develops.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This condition is referred to in different ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prolapsed bladder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cystocele<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fallen bladder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dropped bladder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">herniated bladder<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When doctors indicate that you have a fallen bladder, that means that the organ has descended into the vagina, and depending on how far the organ has dropped, the medical professionals determine the stage of the condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are four bladder prolapse stages or grades: mild, moderate, severe, and complete. These will be deliberated in more detail in the following sections.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1461 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/womens-healthcare-of-boca-raton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2022\/08\/Prolapsed-Bladder-Cystocele.jpg\" alt=\"Prolapse Cystocele Female Reproductive System Uterus With Inscriptions Text\" width=\"1000\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/womens-healthcare-of-boca-raton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2022\/08\/Prolapsed-Bladder-Cystocele-200x78.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/womens-healthcare-of-boca-raton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2022\/08\/Prolapsed-Bladder-Cystocele-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/womens-healthcare-of-boca-raton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2022\/08\/Prolapsed-Bladder-Cystocele-400x156.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/womens-healthcare-of-boca-raton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2022\/08\/Prolapsed-Bladder-Cystocele-600x233.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/womens-healthcare-of-boca-raton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2022\/08\/Prolapsed-Bladder-Cystocele-768x299.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/womens-healthcare-of-boca-raton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2022\/08\/Prolapsed-Bladder-Cystocele-800x311.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/womens-healthcare-of-boca-raton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2022\/08\/Prolapsed-Bladder-Cystocele.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Causes\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to determine the best approach when it comes to treatment, it is essential to understand what are the causes of a prolapsed bladder. These are some of the most common ones:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Menopause where the estrogen hormone, which is in charge of keeping the vaginal muscles healthy and strong, is not being produced anymore<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childbirth, marked as one of the most common causes of a fallen bladder, stresses the vaginal muscles and the muscles of the pelvic floor, and they cannot support the bladder afterward as efficiently as before<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Straining the muscles by heavy lifting, constipation, or frequent coughing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family anamnesis\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgical procedures such as hysterectomy\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Cystocele Symptoms\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are quite a few symptoms that will help you determine whether you have cystocele or not, and below we are sharing the most common ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women usually share that they have a feeling that there is a tissue shaped like a ball in the vagina<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is difficulty while urinating\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discomfort and pain in the pelvis are present<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tender tissue is sticking out from the vagina<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The need to constantly urinate, although the bladder is empty<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urinary tract infections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bladder infections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower back pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The feeling of fullness and heaviness in the pelvic area\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain felt during sexual intercourse<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urine leakage, i.e., stress incontinence, occurs when the person coughs or sneezes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issues with inserting tampons or contraceptives\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If any of these cystocele symptoms happen, it is highly recommended to contact your chosen doctor. The fallen bladder cannot heal independently, so schedule a consultation as soon as possible if you notice any of the above-mentioned symptoms. Timely intervention helps to prevent the worsening of the condition, where it goes from the mild stages to very severe situations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Diagnosis of the Condition<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you have notified your chosen doctor about the potential symptoms of bladder prolapse, there are different approaches they can take to diagnose the condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some potential approaches can be:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examination of the genitalia and the pelvis (pelvic exam)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cystourethrogram where X-ray footage is taken during the process of urination to determine the shape of the bladder and potential causes of difficulties\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X-rays of the abdomen to rule out any other potential causes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examination of nerves and muscles, together with a test of the strength of the urine stream<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urodynamics examination where the bladder\u2019s potential to hold and release urine (volume and pressure) is tested and measured\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cystoscopy exam where the bladder and the urinary tracts are examined for any blockages, tumors, deformities, etc. using a long tube-shaped instrument\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Bladder Prolapse Stages<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As previously mentioned, cystocele can have four stages, as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first stage is referred to as the mild stage, and only a tiny portion of the bladder has fallen into the vagina.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second stage is viewed as moderate, and the bladder usually drops onto the opening of the vagina.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The third or severe stage of the fallen bladder is characterized by the fact that the bladder bulges through the vaginal opening.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fourth and final stage is known as a complete prolapse, meaning that the entire organ completely bulges outside of the vagina.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different stages of the condition demand different approaches to treatments. Below read more about the possible options when it comes to remedies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Appropriate Treatment of Cystocele\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to treatments of the fallen bladder, there are various recommendations and approaches doctors can take to treat the condition successfully. Multiple factors are taken into account when determining the treatment path, such as general health, preferences, age, and most importantly, the prolapse stage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the condition is only in the mild stage, there is no required treatment, and the patients are usually just advised to avoid heavy lifting and straining the muscles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the non-surgical treatment options are: weight loss, estrogen replacement therapy, exercises to strengthen the muscles and opening of the vagina and urethra (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/womens-health\/in-depth\/kegel-exercises\/art-20045283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kegel exercises<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), and pessary insertion (a device placed into the body to hold the bladder).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the surgical treatment options are reconstructive surgery to move the bladder back to its position, such as anterior repair, synthetic material placement, or sewing the vagina shut.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some other alternative options can be: electrical stimulation of the targeted muscles within the vagina and pelvis and biofeedback, where a sensor is used to follow muscle activity in the vagina and the pelvic floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to note that if you choose a surgical approach to treating the condition, the surgeon must explain all the procedure details, including risks, benefits, and complications. Usually, the patients can go home right after the treatment, but they are advised to avoid heavy lifting and straining of muscles for at least six weeks or even more. Also, it is advised to schedule a follow-up consultation to monitor the healing progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1460 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/womens-healthcare-of-boca-raton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2022\/08\/Appropriate-Treatment-of-Cystocele-.jpg\" alt=\"Colposcopy, Examination of a Cervix. Colposcope Close-Up, in the Background a Gynecologist and a Female Patient\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/womens-healthcare-of-boca-raton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2022\/08\/Appropriate-Treatment-of-Cystocele--200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/womens-healthcare-of-boca-raton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2022\/08\/Appropriate-Treatment-of-Cystocele--300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/womens-healthcare-of-boca-raton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2022\/08\/Appropriate-Treatment-of-Cystocele--400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/womens-healthcare-of-boca-raton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2022\/08\/Appropriate-Treatment-of-Cystocele--600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/womens-healthcare-of-boca-raton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2022\/08\/Appropriate-Treatment-of-Cystocele--768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/womens-healthcare-of-boca-raton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2022\/08\/Appropriate-Treatment-of-Cystocele--800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/womens-healthcare-of-boca-raton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2022\/08\/Appropriate-Treatment-of-Cystocele-.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Can I Prevent the Prolapse?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain situations can be avoided in order to prevent reaching the mentioned condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try and lower your body weight by incorporating a healthy diet and taking plenty of fluids\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-fiber foods regulate your bowel movement so that you can avoid constipation and straining<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid heavy lifting as much as possible<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, some factors such as age, menopause, and family history cannot be avoided or prevented.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Do You Need More Information?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being medical professionals, we understand very well how scary cystocele can be when it reaches severe stages, so our team is ready to step in and help you with any concerns you might have, as well as offer you the best possible care and treatment of the condition. Call us whenever you decide, and we will do our best to protect you and take care for your reproductive health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you have a prolapsed bladder diagnosis and are looking for a gynecology specialist in Boca Raton, it is of the utmost importance to know as much as possible about the condition and the appropriate treatments for each stage. In the human body, the bladder is an organ in the pelvis where urine is stored.  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