Many conditions may cause pressure in your rectum, including constipation, diarrhea, anal fissure, and hemorrhoids. Serious ...

A repair procedure isn’t necessary for everyone who develops a rectocele, but it may be the treatment of choice when symptoms can’t be managed conservatively. A rectocele is a type of pelvic organ ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Key Takeaways Vaginal prolapse happens when the vaginal wall weakens and ...

As we age, our bodies have a way of reminding us that gravity is not on our side. This is especially true for the many women who experience pelvic prolapse, which occurs when muscles and tissues from ...

Three years ago I felt a bulge every time I wiped after going to the bathroom. I was diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse. A urologist told Insider that 30% to 50% of women will have some form of ...