A 71-year-old woman who has been experiencing several weeks of lower back pain and pelvic heaviness has been diagnosed with a cystocele. Which of the following teaching points about the woman's bladder herniation is most accurate?
A) "Incontinence of urine is a common consequence of this problem.".
B) "This problem is unlikely to worsen with time.".
C) "An infection was likely a cause of your cystocele.".
D) "Fortunately, this probably won't cause pain with intercourse.".
A
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Cystocele often results in incontinence and worsens with time. An infection is not likely a cause and dyspareunia often results from perineal herniations.
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