Cystocele & Rectocele

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How does a Cystocele occur?

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When the ligaments and muscles that hold up your bladder stretch or weaken.

Front

Which of these are not a factor for a potential Cystocele? A decrease in estrogen production, Having a BMI greater than 30, Family history of Cystocele, Radiation therapy to the pelvic area

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Radiation therapy to the pelvic area

Front

How does a Rectocele occur?

Back

The tissue between the rectum and the vagina weakens

Front

Which of these is not a Sign or Symptom of Rectocele? Options: Having to press your fingers on the bulge in your vagina to push out feces (“splinting”), Muscle Tone Loss, Dyspareunia, Rectal Bleeding

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Rectal Bleeding

Front

Kegel Exercises are generally seen as a better long-term fix than Surgery.

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True

Front

What medication could be given to those with Cystocele and Rectocele?

Back

Premarin