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Will a pessary help lift up the posterior peri anal area? or posterior perinium?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

You need to see a Gyn for proper diagnosis. If you have a rectocele it can sometimes be alleviated by a pessary

Answered 2/8/2022

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