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Urogynecology (Expert Forum)
bulging rectocele
Answered by
Lennox Hoyte, M.D. - UroGynecology, Pelvic Surgery
USF College College of Medicine
Tampa - FL
Questions in the Urogynecology forum are answered by medical professionals affiliated with USF Health. Topics covered include overactive bladders, bladder pain, fallen/drooping bladder, bowel urgency, bowel prolapse, cystitis, incontinence, pain with intercourse, rectal prolapse, surgery, urinary urgency, and uterine prolapse.
bulging rectocele
by momRN, Sep 16, 2007 02:59PM
In the last few weeks I was diagnosed with a uterine prolapse with a rectocele as well as cystocele. Earlier this am I noticed something protruding out of my vagina and found it what I think was my rectocele. I pretty much freaked out. I am due to get my period in the next few days and last month my cervix was about 1/4 from my vaginal opening during my period. So this makes me very nervous. The urogynecologist my OB/GYN wants me to see doesn't have an opening for another month. Should I be concerned?
momRN
P.S. I located my cervix and its about an inch up so it definately isn't my cervix I was feeling.
momRN
P.S. I located my cervix and its about an inch up so it definately isn't my cervix I was feeling.
Doctor's Answer
by Lennox Hoyte, M.D., Sep 22, 2007 08:12AM
, Sep 22, 2007 08:12AM
Go to the website for the american urogynecological society (www.augs.org) or the society for gynecologic surgeons (sgsonline.org). put in your zip code , and they could give you a list of pelvic surgeons in your area. However, you should have no problem waiting for a month to get in. It is important to have a physician who is well trained. Make sure you ask about advanced training beyond basic residency.
My appt was actually pushed up to this tues (25th) due to a cancellation. As for his expertise. He is chief of Urogynecology at a top Boston Hospital. I hear great things about him. Thank you for you reassurance.
momRN