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By Mayo Clinic staffChildbirth and aging may weaken the muscles and ligaments (pelvic floor) that support your bladder, uterus, colon and small intestine. The weakening may cause one or more of these organs to drop (prolapse). One resulting condition is an enterocele.
An enterocele occurs when your small intestine (small bowel) drops into the lower pelvic cavity and protrudes into your vagina, creating a bulge. An enterocele is a vaginal hernia.
For a mild or moderate enterocele, nonsurgical treatments — particularly, exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles — may help relieve symptoms. More severe cases of enterocele may require surgical repair.
