The perineum lies near several nerves, muscles, and organs, so it’s not uncommon to feel pain in this area. Injuries, urinary tract issues, infections, and other conditions can cause perineum pain.

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 ...

Having a perineal cyst or lump can be caused by anything from an injury to a sexually transmitted illness (STI). It’s often not serious, but if you experience pain or swelling, your doctor can rule ...

A perineal tear is a tear or injury to the skin and/or muscles between the vaginal introitus and the anal opening. The most common setting for a perineal tear is during childbirth. After such incident ...

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Gayle Fischer has received funding from the Janssen Advisory Board and the Medicine Today Editorial Board. If you keep up with wellness trends, you might have heard of something called “perineum ...

An episiotomy procedure is done so that the opening of the vagina can be made larger to facilitate the birth of a baby. An incision is made in the perineum, the portion between anus and the opening of ...