Rectocele, or posterior prolapse, occurs when the vagina bulges into the rectum due to the weakening of the thin wall of tissue (fascia) that separates them. Childbirth is one cause of rectocele; a small prolapse may have no symptoms, and a large prolapse may be uncomfortable but rarely painful.
An Update Regarding Seasonal Illnesses
To help prevent the spread of seasonal respiratory illnesses, we strongly encourage all visitors to wear a mask while in ambulatory clinics or inpatient units. Surgical masks are available at hospital and clinic entrances. Patients with respiratory illnesses should also wear masks. Thank you for helping protect our patients, staff, and community.