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Posterior prolapse, rectocele
I have had severe side effects from the Arimidex treatment that I've been on for 9 months. This week has thrown me a curve ball with being diagnosed with a severe posterior prolapse or 'Rectocele' my...
The things we have to deal with post breast cancer. Thanks goodness for this page where we can privately discuss the embarrassing stuff. I was diagnosed with a medium sized rectocele a couple of years ago. I saw a physio who gave me some exercises but also told me of the importance of diet and not getting constipated. I have a pretty high fibre diet and it must have improved as I t doesn't seem to worry me as much. There are some physios who specialise in "women's issues" and it was one of those I saw. Maybe get a referral to one of those first before a surgeon, It can't hurt.
All the best.
Paula :)