What kind of condition is a cystocele?

Prolapsed bladder: Sometimes acalled a prolapsed or "fallen" bladder and is a cyst-like swelling on front wall of vagina, due to poor pelvis muscle support. Caused by difficult vaginal birth deliveries or prolonged straining or coughing. Mild to moderate cystocele may be controlled by kegel exercises + Estrogens in post-menopausal women. Pessaries (temporary) or surgery ?Required for more severe or symptomatic cases.

Vaginal hernia: Pelvic organ prolapse includes: cystocele (dropped bladder), rectocele (bulging rectal wall), uterine prolapse (dropped womb) and vaginal vault prolapse (bulge in women who've had hysterectomy). It occurs not becasue there is anything wrong with the bladder but weakness in the ligament, connective tissue & muscles that should hold the bladder in place.