Pregnancy and childbirth transform your body in so many ways—from stretch marks to larger breasts and broadened hips to hormonal changes. Other changes that aren't as commonly talked about are ...

A perineal tear is a vaginal injury that can happen during childbirth. There are four degrees of perineal tears. They're rated on how bad the tear is, with a fourth-degree tear being the worst. An ...

Injuries related to childbirth are common and can have a significant impact on a new mother. Tearing, for example, can occur in several areas, including on the perineum (the area between the vaginal ...

Postpartum pain occurs after a woman gives birth and can have several causes. Oftentimes, when a woman gives birth, she either tears her perineum or her doctor must make a cut in it to widen the ...

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The perineum is the area between the genitals and the anus. Possible causes of pain in this area include tears during childbirth, infections, and pelvic floor problems. Perineal pain can affect people ...

An itchy perineum is usually nothing to worry about, but if OTC treatments don’t have an effect, it may be time to talk with a doctor. Share on Pinterest 124205696 ER Productions Limited/Getty Images ...

Dr. Khurshid Guru answers the question: 'Hospital Stay After Prostatectomy?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: How long will I be in the hospital following my radical laparoscopic, perineal, or retropubic ...