A repair procedure isn’t necessary for everyone who develops a rectocele, but it may be the treatment of choice when symptoms can’t be managed conservatively. A rectocele is a type of pelvic organ ...

A rectocele is a type of pelvic organ prolapse. Other names for a rectocele are a posterior vaginal wall prolapse or proctocele. A rectocele occurs when the supporting ligaments and muscles weaken in ...

There are a lot of things that can make you constipated. Thankfully, most can be fixed with a change in diet or tweak in medication. For some women, though, their inability to get it all out may be ...

When the rectum pushes against and bulges into the vagina, it's called a rectocele. It's usually caused by weakening of the ligaments supporting pelvic structures and a weak posterior vaginal wall.

This section presents medications that are known to potentially lead to 'Rectocele' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. Please be aware ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: I’m a woman in my 60s. I saw my doctor because of rectal pain and constipation. She told me I have a “rectocele.” What does this mean? DEAR READER: The vagina is separated from the ...

Q: I have been told I have a stage 2 rectocele and that there are two ways to approach treating it. One is insertion of something into the rectum; the other is surgery. Can you please discuss these ...

Q: There is a bulge in the vaginal area, and I have difficulty evacuating my stools. What is this? A: A rectocele is a bulge of the rectum into the vagina. The rectal wall may become thinned and weak, ...

This article was originally written for self.com by Amy Marturana. It has been given minor edits before re-posting. There are a lot of things that can make you constipated. Thankfully, most can be ...

Pelvic health problems—such as bladder and bowel leaks, pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding or vaginal prolapse—are a common experience for women. Yet despite how common these issues are and the ...

Q I have been told I have a stage 2 rectocele and that there are two ways to approach treating it. One is insertion of something into the rectum; the other is surgery. Can you please discuss these two ...