Prolapse – RYC. Rectocele is a herniation of the tissue wall between the vagina and the rectum.
Over time, this tissue wall - also known as the rectovaginal septum - can become weakened resulting in a pelvic organ hernia or pelvic organ prolapse. In this article we will discuss what a rectocele is, what the symptoms are, and how it can be treated. What is a Prolapsed Rectocele?