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).
[3] When present, symptoms include stress incontinence, increased urinary frequency, and urinary retention (difficulty in emptying the bladder).
[5] Where a urethrocele causes difficulty in urinating, this can lead to cystitis.
[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.