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.^[3][4] Urethroceles often occur with cystoceles (involving the urinary bladder as well as the urethra).^[5] In this case, the term used is cystourethrocele.^[6][7]

There are often no symptoms associated with a urethrocele.^[3] When present, symptoms include stress incontinence, increased urinary frequency, and urinary retention (difficulty in emptying the bladder).^[3][6] Pain during sexual intercourse may also occur.^[5]

Urethroceles can often result as a result of damage to the supporting structures of the pelvic floor. Urethroceles can form after treatment for gynecological cancers.^[8] Urethroceles are often caused by childbirth, the movement of the baby through the vagina causing damage to the surrounding tissues.^[5] When they occur in women who have never had children, they may be the result of a congenital weakness in the tissues of the pelvic floor.^[9]

A urethrocele can be treated surgically.^[4]

• Rectocele
• Urethropexy
• Urethral bulking injections