What is a prolapsed bladder
A prolapsed bladder happens when a person’s bladder drops from its normal position in the pelvis and pushes on the wall of the vagina. It’s also sometimes known as anterior vaginal prolapse, or cystocele.
The pelvic organs are held in place by the muscles and connective tissues of the pelvic floor. In prolapse, one or more of these organs (including the womb, top of the vagina, bladder or bowel) bulge into the vagina.
It’s more common thank you may think – in primary care in the UK, 8.4% of women report a vaginal bulge or lump, and after examination prolapse is present in 50% of these cases*. Although prolapse isn’t a life threatening condition, it causes pain and discomfort, and can have an effect on your quality of life.