A member asked:

My perineum is teared. i'm really worried. what should i do??

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Dr. Julie Abbott answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

A perineal tear: is caused by traumatic childbirth: a laceration of the skin and soft tissues which separate the vagina from the anus. They are common, usually superficial and often require no treatment. But more severe tears can result in fecal incontinence/urgency, chronic perineal pain or pain with sex. Your delivering mid-wife or doctor can diagnose the degree of tear and provide repair, if needed.

Answered 8/20/2018

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