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Cystocele
- Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
- Symptoms & Signs
- Diagnosis & Tests
- Prevention & Expectations
- Treatment & Monitoring
- Attribution
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the disease?
A cystocele may not be preventable. Using caution when doing heavy lifting may decrease the risk. Careful monitoring, and an episiotomy if necessary, may prevent a cystocele during childbirth. Kegel exercises may strengthen the wall supporting the vagina and bladder.
A pessary may help keep a cystocele from becoming worse. This is a device that can be put into the vagina to hold the bladder in place.
Staying active and eating a healthy diet with fiber, fruits, and vegetables may decrease constipation.
What are the long-term effects of the disease?
Long-term effects of a cystocele depend on the severity of the condition. A cystocele may lead to frequent urinary tract infections. Embarrassment about leaking urine can cause stress. Other long-term effects depend on the success of treatment.
What are the risks to others?
A cystocele is not contagious and poses no risk to others.