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Prevention
By Mayo Clinic staffYou may be able to prevent a rectocele by:
- Doing exercises called Kegels that are designed to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. This is especially important after you have a baby.
- Treating and preventing constipation. The best approach is to drink plenty of fluids and eat high-fiber foods.
- Treating a chronic cough.
- Not smoking, because many smokers eventually develop a chronic cough.
- Maintaining a healthy weight. Talk to your doctor to determine your ideal weight.
