A 36-year-old member asked:
Is it true that anal use of a vibrator causes rectal prolapse?
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Dr. Johnnie Hamanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Unlikely: You would have to do some major damage with a large vibrator to do that!
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Can anal vibrator cause rectal prolapse?
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Dr. Vivek Huilgolanswered
Gastroenterology 37 years experience
Possibly: I suspect it would be the (repeated) insertion and withdrawal that would lead to problems not the vibration.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
If I felt little organ came out of anus, but it resolved after several hours or less and now as I checked, there is nothing strange. Does it mean it was rectal prolapse and resolved itself or I still have the condition but dormnant?
Dr. Lauren Bickelanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
You are young so unless you have chronic bowel issues (diarrhea/Constipation) a rectal prolapse or even a hemorrhoid would be quite unlikely. You mig... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Does anal sex lead to rectal prolapse?
Dr. David Feinanswered
Specializes in Preventive Medicine
No: Pelvic prolapse, and, specifically, rectal prolapse, is much more likely caused by: pregnancy, childbirth, obesity, menopause, chronic cough (asthma),... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
How does a man get an anal or rectal prolapse? Not gay
Dr. Scott Beardanswered
Urogynecology 27 years experience
Straining, genes: Avoid sitting on toilet for prolongedc interval. Avoid constipation.
Avoid lifting from a deep squat as this opens up the pelvis more and exhale as y... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
What causes an anal prolapse?
A Verified Doctoranswered
41 years experience
Defecation: There is usual a component of dysfunctional defecation. Typical it is slender to skinny females.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
What causes tissue prolapses a little from anus?
Dr. Angelina Postoev md facsanswered
General Surgery 19 years experience
Hemorrhoids : Internal hemorrhoids can prolapse and then go back in (or not) depends on severity. If becomes too uncomfortable see a doctor. Until then- keep clean... Read More
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