How is a cystocele diagnosed?

How is a cystocele diagnosed?

A Grade 2 or Grade 3 cystocele can be diagnosed from a description of symptoms and from an examination of the vagina.

The doctor may also perform certain tests, including the following:

• Urodynamics: Measures the bladder’s ability to hold and release urine.
• Cystoscopy (cystourethroscopy): A long tube-like instrument is passed through the urethra to examine the bladder and urinary tract for malformations, blockages, tumors, or stones.