Been diagnosed with a stage 2 rectocele , feeling pretty devastated and in a lot of discomfort. Advised to do pelvic physio - pls tell me does it get better? Need hope 😭
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I developed stage 2 rectocele after my first birth (along with stage 1 cystocele). I did pelvic floor PT and it improved greatly. After my second birth it did not get worse, and I already knew the exercises from the first round of PT to be able to do at home. Once I increased my core strength both times I had significant improvement. I only ever notice symptoms from my rectocele if I am constipated and they resolve once I am able to use the bathroom. Trying to avoid becoming constipated is the primary way I manage it and that isn’t too hard with diet and hydration. If I do experience symptoms, I know they are temporary even if they can be annoying. I remember also feeling devastated when I was first diagnosed but I’ve lived with it for almost 4 years since and honestly it has not been that bad

I had a cystocele after first birth . May I ask was yours caused by instrument delivery? X

Hello please may i ask your symptoms ? X