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 ...

Many women do not seek early treatment for pelvic organ prolapse due to confusion and a lack of awareness around the condition's symptoms - and feelings of shame and embarrassment - according to new ...

Chances are the 60-year-old woman of today expects much more from her body than women did in years past. She may want to work, exercise and have a fulfilling relationship with her partner. However, ...

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 ...