A 46-year-old member asked:

Is the rectum prolapsed in the abdomen or pelvis?

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Dr. Henry Garciaanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 10 years experience

Prolapse : The rectum can prolapse via the posterior vagina. This condition is called a rectocele. The rectum can also prolapse via the anus.

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