urethrocele

Introduction

Prolapse or herniation of the urethra through the vaginal wall

Etiology

• pregnancy, labor, childbirth
• previous pelvic surgery
• rarely, congenital

Clinical manifestations

• may be asymptomatic
• urinary stress incontinence

Management

• Kegel exercises
• colporrhaphy

More general terms

• hernia
• gynecologic disease