N81.6: Rectocele
This segment is normally located in the pelvis behind the vagina.
Your intestine is lower down in the pelvis than usual. This can happen if the pelvic floor is weak or the ligaments in the pelvis slacken. Sometimes the rectum protrudes into the back of the vagina.
The pelvic floor consists of a series of muscles and connective tissue. It uses them to hold the organs in the abdomen and pelvis in place. The pelvic floor also helps to keep the urethra and anus closed, for example. The organs are also held in place by specific ligaments.
If the intestine is lower down than normal, you may have a feeling of pressure or pain in this area. You may also have problems with bowel movements.
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