A rectocele is a type of pelvic organ prolapse. It results from a tear in the normally tough, fibrous, sheet-like wall between the rectum and vagina. A small rectocele may not have symptoms, but a ...

A rectocele repair procedure can help with symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse. While most people who undergo the procedure experience improvement in their symptoms, prolapse can reoccur, requiring ...

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.

A rectocele is a bulging of the rectum into the vagina. It happens when the wall between the rectum and vagina becomes weak, and the rectum starts to press internally against the wall.

A perineorrhaphy and distal rectocele repair can be performed with minimal anesthesia requirements and may allow the pessary to stay in place. Conversely, in some women, ...

Did you know that certain medications can cause symptom of 'Rectocele'. Find these drugs listed on the page and be warned of similar symptoms as possible side-effects.

What are the pros and cons for this op? Answer::The main pro is relief of symptoms. Cons are as with any surgery, there is an anaesthetic and a small risk of complications such as bleeding and ...