Hernial protrusion of part of the rectum into the vagina.
A hernia in females in which part of the rectum protrudes into the vagina.
A condition associated with prolapse of the uterus, in which the rectum protrudes into the vagina.
Protrusion of the rectum, and often part of the posterior wall of the vagina, into the vagina; it occurs when pelvic muscles have been weakened by childbirth, surgery, or other factors. Pain and difficulty in defecation and painful coitus may occur. Treatment is by surgery. Also called proctocele.
Protrusion of the wall of the rectum that pushes on the adjacent wall of the vagina, causing it to collapse and partially block the vaginal canal.
A weakness in the back wall of the vagina causing a woman’s rectum to bulge into the vagina. Rectoceles are usually caused during childbirth by the stretching of the pelvic muscles that support the vagina, rectum, and bladder.
Protrusion or herniation of the posterior vaginal wall with the anterior wall of the rectum through the vagina.
A bulging of the wail of the rectum into the vagina. It may occur alone or along with a prolapsed uterus and/or cystocele.
A rectocele occurs when the back wall of the vagina bulges inward and downward due to pressure from the rectum against weakened vaginal tissues. This condition is often found in conjunction with a cystocele, where the bladder protrudes into the front wall of the vagina, or a prolapsed uterus.
Symptoms may be absent, or the rectocele could lead to constipation. Pelvic floor exercises could alleviate symptoms; if they don’t, surgical intervention to tighten the tissues at the back of the vagina may be advised.