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 ...

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 ...

Dear Doctors: 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 ...

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.

Q: I am a 73-year-old woman. I have always been active, have three children (all born naturally), and had a total hysterectomy at age 45 because of a fibroid tumor. I thought that as long as my ...

DEAR DR. GOTT: I am a 73-year-old female. I have always been active, have three children (all born naturally), and had a total hysterectomy at age 45 because of a fibroid tumor. I thought that as long ...

RECTAL prolapse (rectocele) occurs commonly, and may coexist with disorders of defecation(bowel emptying). Mild rectal prolapse into the lumen of the vagina occurs in ...

The vagina is separated from the rectum by a fibrous tissue called fascia. When the area of the wall gets weak and rectum bulges into the vagina. This bulge is known as a rectocele. The condition ...

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 ...