A randomized controlled study design was used to compare the effectiveness of two techniques ("hands off" and "hands on") for perineal management during childbirth. In both techniques, the women are ...

Patients undergoing melanoma screening and surveillance should also undergo a screening of the perianal area for melanocytic nevi, which were associated with atypical nevi on other areas of the body, ...

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 ...

You can get cuts or tears inside the vaginal tissues and on the external genital tissues (the vulva). Symptoms include pain, bleeding, swelling, bruising, and problems sitting or walking. Tears range ...

Postpartum itching can be disruptive, causing discomfort and affecting sleep. Learn what causes it and how to treat each condition.

An episiotomy is a cut made along your perineum by your doctor during labor. Your doctor may need to cut your vaginal opening to allow more room for your baby to be born safely and without harm.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . LAS VEGAS — Early treatment with tumor necrosis antagonist was linked to 79% reduced odds of patients with ...

In the present study, we observed a greater frequency of perineal lacerations than the former study at our institution (Itapecerica da Serra, described above). [13] In this study, 81.4% of the ...