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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Dear In 1988, I had surgery for a cystocele and rectocele problem. They held up for one year and the same situation occurred. As time goes by it has gotten worse, and now it affects urinary and bowel ...

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 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 ...