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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Hip arthroscopy is a surgical tool that has gained increased popularity with the greater understanding of hip ...

Even though celebrity moms like Chrissy Teigen have made talking about the not-so-glamorous side of pregnancy more commonplace, the topic of tearing during childbirth isn't discussed as much as it ...

Through vivid visual metaphors and personable dialogue, this graphic novel paints a thoughtful and poignant picture of the coy and muddled nature of virtual relationships. After a week of brief but ...

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 ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Why is it that certain medications warn against possible infections in the perineum? I saw an ad for Jardiance that warned against this. Just now, I viewed a Farxiga ad, and there was ...

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 ...