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 ...

Sometimes it’s hard to be a woman… the words of Dolly Parton came to mind as I lay on my bed, wearing only a towel, diligently pumping up a rubber balloon inserted into my vagina while attempting to ...

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 ...