I had a rectocele and surgery to correct it.. I went for my last pap smear when I was turning 65 and the gynecologist said I had one. You need to be examined, an internal. It can be a cause of constipation. The symptoms are you never feel emptied after a BM and it is difficult to pass a BM. You try and go several times a day due to the feeling of not being empty. The surgery isn't bad at all. I had no pain after. I also had my bladder put back in place at the same time. Think that is called a cystocele.
I've had chronic constipation my whole life. The surgery did help some but I still get constipated. I don't know anything different. Ever since I had a serious bowel obstruction, my G.I. doctor put me on Miralax. After 5 yrs, I'm trying to wean myself off of it and having a hard time. It's been almost a month and still struggling. It has given me diahrrea for 5 yrs. Before that, I was on Metamucil for over 30 yrs. Neither is good for me. Get yourself checked for the rectocele. I went to a eurogynecologist for the surgery. Though, a regular gynecologist found it.