Urethrocele

Urethrocele
Other namesCystourethrocele
Pronunciation
  • /jʊəˈrθrəsl/
SpecialtyGynecology

A urethrocele is the prolapse of the female urethra into the vagina. Weakening of the tissues that hold the urethra in place may cause it to protrude into the vagina. Urethroceles often occur with cystoceles (involving the urinary bladder as well as the urethra). In this case, the term used is cystourethrocele.