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Is it a rectocele?

Posted by Ellen Kolnes @ellenkolnes, 4 days ago

I believe that I have Pelvic Organ Prolapse. I have had digestive issues since I was around 20 years old. I am now 86. Rectocele? Probably.
Can anyone give me some info.
Thanks, Ellen

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lauracbaker | @lauracbaker | 4 days ago

Im 76 and definitely have some prolapse going on. I don't know what has prolapsed & not looking forward to having a Doc tell me LOL. My uterus was removed (due to prolapse) 40 yrs ago, so it's not the uterus. BUT, I HAVE DISCOVERED something that seems to be firming things up down there = wild yam cream. I've only been using it 2 wks, and already my urination is smoother/faster and I'm feeling less crowded down there. I know there are meshes and tacking-up procedures, but at this age, I would rather try to endure. Surgery is not un-dangerous for those over 70, I hear. As for me, as long as my bathroom habits are operational, I will just DEAL. I hope you get some answers and pls publish them.

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fergalicious | @fergalicious | 2 days ago
In reply to @lauracbaker "Im 76 and definitely have some prolapse going on. I don't know what has prolapsed &..." + (show)
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Im 76 and definitely have some prolapse going on. I don't know what has prolapsed & not looking forward to having a Doc tell me LOL. My uterus was removed (due to prolapse) 40 yrs ago, so it's not the uterus. BUT, I HAVE DISCOVERED something that seems to be firming things up down there = wild yam cream. I've only been using it 2 wks, and already my urination is smoother/faster and I'm feeling less crowded down there. I know there are meshes and tacking-up procedures, but at this age, I would rather try to endure. Surgery is not un-dangerous for those over 70, I hear. As for me, as long as my bathroom habits are operational, I will just DEAL. I hope you get some answers and pls publish them.

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Do you have any type of bulging out of the vagina? My rectocele is to the point where it looks like a baby’s head is about to emerge. It is beginning to get painful but I can’t have surgery for another 6 weeks. Consider a pessary? I am not a candidate for using a pessary so surgery is the only option.

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lauracbaker | @lauracbaker | 2 days ago

I do have some bulging, but staying regular helps tremendously, to keep the bulging mild. Exercising those muscles (kegels & others) keeps mine manageable. Now that I've found the wild yam cream, things are even better. Not completely fixed, but OK. I have not had pain with this, so haven't really consulted with Dr. about it for several yrs. Last I addressed it with Dr., I was advised to "let them know" when I needed to do something. I would recommend you look at parlor-games.com and read some of their advice and maybe look at YouTube for vaginal exercises. Another resource for natural methods is the "muff buff" method. I avoid meds like the plague. LOL

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