What is rectocele?

A rectocele occurs when the rectum pushes against and moves the back wall of the vagina. It can occur following damage or weakening of the pelvic muscles, such as from childbirth or aging. If symptoms occur, surgery may be required to repair the rectocele.

How do members experience rectocele?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with rectocele*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for rectocele*

Who has rectocele on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 11
40s 10
50s 33
60s 17
70+ 7

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 0
Female 77