J Midwifery Womens Health. 2007;52(3):246-253. A Cochrane review [39] pooled data from 8 clinical trials that compared suture materials for perineal repairs. Although the quality of the included ...

Authors of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET suggest that a simple, continuous stitching technique to repair tears to the perineum after vaginal delivery can prevent one woman in six from ...

The most recent data on obstetric lacerations during vaginal delivery have been incorporated into recommendations from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), published in the ...

A perineal tear is a tear or injury to the skin and/or muscles between the vaginal introitus and the anal opening. The most common setting for a perineal tear is during childbirth. After such incident ...

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 ...