Discuss with doctor options to treat rectocele

Dear Doctors: I have been told I have a stage 2 rectocele and that there are two ways to approach treating it.

One is insertion of something into the rectum; the other is surgery. Can you please discuss these two options? Could doing physical therapy be helpful?

Dear Reader: The term rectocele refers to a type of pelvic organ prolapse. It can occur when the wall of supportive tissue that sits betwee…