Conditions
Vaginal Tearing
A vaginal tear most commonly occurs during the birth of a baby, when the baby’s head stretches the opening of the vagina. Often the walls of the vagina can stretch sufficiently without breaking, but if not then there is a danger that a tear can occur. During the birth doctors may carry out an episiotomy, which involves making an incision in the perineum, the area between the rectum and the vagina. An uncontrolled birth can occasionally cause severe tearing between the vagina and the anus, so an episiotomy can relieve the pressure. Treatment for vaginal tearing normally involves stitching of the wound, and recovery is normally made within 3-6 weeks. There are secondary complications that can occur, including infection of the perineum area, so it is important for sufferers to always wipe front to back to help minimise the risk of infection.
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Hi I'm 21 and have a 19 month old son. Tearing wise my birth was ok, the midwife said I only had a very minor tear so there was no need for stitches, but ever since it has become increasingly painful to have sex. When I do my perineum is very red and painful after. It's ruining my relationship with my fionce as I am too embarressed to go see my GP. Please help! I'm very depressed.
hi please could u help me im 19 and gave birth 2 my lovely baby 5 months ago i tore from front 2 back and now everytime i move my bowls i am in so much pain it feels so sharp and a bleed as if im on my period, Please could u help as its really get it to me now n i just want 2 b normal again x
Help please, i have a tear on my vagina which occurred during oral sex, my partner bit my vagina and its now ripped very sore and throbbing its constantly spotting blood and im unsure of what to do and if it will heal by its self, im very embarressed and cant face going to the doctors. please advise asap
ive just given birth to a beautifull baby boy. i was told i had no tears but have since found out i have a hole in my labia. its really painfull and im not sure how it can get better without the skin being cut away. how would this get get any better, and what would you have to do too it?
I gave birth to my daughter nearly 2 years ago, and I had a 3rd degree tear and I haemorraged. Obviously it fills me with fear about having future children, but my main concern right now is that everytime I have sex it hurts. Its very painful as though there is alot of pressure been put on my cervix and its taking its toll on my relationship. Is there anything that can be done as I am embarassed about seeing a doctor unless I have to. Thanks.
for the past 6 months after sex i keep getin a sour tears near my opening in different places and it bleeds and the cut is visable it hurts for 3 days then im fine how is this happenib i no it must be my partner but wat can i do to stop this
Im 23 and have 2 children my second child was born on 7th june 08 and i had stitches inside and out. When i have sex it really hurts and it feels like im going to tear again, its hurts so babd im in tears can you give me some advice please
hey am 18 years old i have had this Vaginal Tearing for 3 years now i have been that embarrased i have been to the docters and the hoisptal but i just cant go throught with it i have lived with this problem that long but it is really starting to effect my life it has effect my college work and my appearance it is sore and itchy i am not sexual active but i find it hard to walk and do every day tasks.
hi im 21 yr old female and 2months ago gave birth to a little boy,but not without complications- i bled very heaily after the birth resulting in being taken to theatre,needing 2 lots of stitches(perenium and the labia)and 3 units of blood.2 months later i am still very sore and inflamed inside and out just the thought of intercourse makes me winse i have tried once but it just hurts to much,not only this but the labia now doesnt look normal i know its still swollen but i have lump where its been stitched and it looks horrible.i used to be very confident in front of my fiance but now im not i feel really embarresed,the dr tried to check it out the other day but i ended welling up in tears it hurt so much.id be grateful to hear what kind of options i have to get this painful and embarasing problem back to normal.thankyou.
hi im 28 and i had my first child last yr in july 2008 and i was lucky to have an ok birth no tearing but suction was required to bring my son out however now 14mnths on i have a really sore bum and when i poop it hurts occassionally there is blood when i wipe and sometimes my bum hurts heaps what is it? is there anything i can do? i have not had it checked should i?
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