Anterior vaginal prolapse (cystocele)

By Mayo Clinic Staff
June 07, 2025

Research

Mayo Clinic doctors and scientists are studying new ways to diagnose and treat anterior prolapse and other pelvic organ prolapse.

Publications

See a list of publications about anterior prolapse and pelvic organ prolapse by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

  1. Cystocele (prolapsed bladder). National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/cystocele. Accessed Dec. 16, 2024.
  2. Rashid KA, et al. Pelvic organ prolapse. In: Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology. 5th ed. Elsevier; 2025. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Dec. 16, 2024.
  3. AskMayoExpert. Pelvic organ prolapse (adult). Mayo Clinic; 2023.
  4. FAQs: Pelvic support problems. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/pelvic-support-problems. Accessed Dec. 16, 2024.
  5. Raju R, et al. Evaluation and management of pelvic organ prolapse. Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2021; doi:10.1016/j.mayocp.2021.09.005.
  6. Rogers RG, et al. Pelvic organ prolapse in females: Epidemiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, and management. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Dec. 16, 2024.
  7. Nimmagadda R. Allscripts EPSi. Mayo Clinic. Jan. 16, 2025.