What is the medical term for a fallen bladder?

The medical term for a fallen bladder is "cystocele." A cystocele occurs when the supportive tissue between a woman's bladder and her vaginal wall weakens, allowing the bladder to bulge into the vaginal canal. This condition can result from childbirth, trauma, or the natural effects of aging and can lead to various symptoms, including discomfort, urinary incontinence, or difficulty in emptying the bladder.

The other terms are associated with different medical conditions. Urethrocele refers to the prolapse of the urethra, nephrocele relates to a condition involving the kidneys, and vesicoureteral reflux describes the abnormal flow of urine from the bladder back into the ureters or kidneys, which is unrelated to the structural support of the bladder itself. Thus, cystocele accurately describes a fallen bladder situation.