Question 1

what is a rectocele and how can it be fixed?

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Poor support: Rectocele:; lack of pelvic support allows rectum ("straight") to sag and bulge to the front, into the vaginal vault. Rectum is no longer straight and can not effectively transmit force, or transport stool out. Ber down and things bulge-kind of like pushing a rubber band.  Sometimes physical therapy may help; often surgery needed. (good results generally).

Question 2

how long is recovery from a rectocele repair ?

Accepted Answer

Relatively short: You should discuss the planned procedure and post-op care with your surgeon.

Generally, a rectocele (posterior) repair recovery time is relatively short.  You should be up and walking the day after surgery.  You may experience some vaginal and rectal discomfort and pressure.

You may be back to relatively normal activities except for heavy lifting and sexual activity within a couple of weeks.

Question 3

what happens if a rectocele goes untreated for long?

Accepted Answer

Gets worse: Rectoceles are not "dangerous" but they can certainly be very uncomfortable. They will not get better on their own, but if you avoid straining, they don't have to get worse.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: rectocele?

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Rectocele: Rectocele = herniation  rectum through wall of vagina.

Question 5

what are the common presenting symptoms of rectocele?

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Some difficulty w/BM: Rectocele is essentially a "ballooning"  of the rectal wall, most often toward the vagina, due to weakened supporting tissues. More comon after pregnancy/childbirth. Symptoms include a feeling of incomplete evacuation. Some people have to manually support the perineum to aid evacuation. Effective conservative therapy is fiber supplement (psyllium is best) and more fluid. Surgery results vary.

Question 6

please tell me what does having a rectocele feel like?

Accepted Answer

Varies.: A rectocele is often asymptomatic.  You may feel something bulging at the vaginal opening, vaginal pressure, discomfort or low back pain.  Some women have difficulty having a bowel movement and may need to press into the vagina to help empty the rectum.  Some women have difficulty having intercourse.

Question 7

can a rectocele fail?
i had one and it seems to be failing

Accepted Answer

YES: Depending on how long ago the surgery was performed and the degree of severity of the rectocele.

Question 8

rectocele - what are the consequences of avoiding surgey?

Accepted Answer

May get worse: A rectocele - the rectum bulges into or out of the vagina, may or may not get worse without surgery.

Ways to decrease the symptoms of a rectocele include increasing dietary fiber, preventing constipation and straining during bowel movements.  Laxatives and stool softeners may also help.

Weight loss in obese individuals decreases pelvic pressure.

A vaginal pessary may help to decrease symptoms.

Question 9

can you tell me about rectocele surgery?

Accepted Answer

Two general methods: Rectocele is basically a hernia of the rectal wall into the vagina.  Many women have no symptoms from rectocele and do not need repair.  Symptomatic rectocele can be repaired with sutures but comes back frequently.  It can also be repaired with mesh.   This technique may not come back as often but can have other complications.

Question 10

what to do if i have an rectocele surgery?

Accepted Answer

What the surgeon say: Your surgeon will give you all the information both pre / post op.  Ask all your questions up front and be informed

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