A condition where the bladder sags or herniates into the vaginal wall, often causing urinary problems and pelvic discomfort.
From Greek 'kystis' (bladder) + 'kele' (hernia or protrusion); literally means 'bladder hernia' and describes the anatomical displacement of the bladder.
Cystoceles are extremely common after childbirth because pregnancy and labor stretch the pelvic floor muscles, and while the term sounds alarming, many women live comfortably with them using pelvic floor exercises—Kegel exercises were actually invented to address exactly this problem.
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