The vaginal introitus is the opening of the vagina. It’s located in the rear portion of the vulva. Some practices can help reduce irritation of the vaginal introitus. An introitus is any type of ...

Inspection of the vulva is an essential part of a complete pelvic examination, and yet the area is often overlooked or given only a very cursory examination by clinicians. For their part, patients can ...

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.

Postpartum pain occurs after a woman gives birth and can have several causes. Oftentimes, when a woman gives birth, she either tears her perineum or her doctor must make a cut in it to widen the ...

A perineal tear is a vaginal injury that can happen during childbirth. There are four degrees of perineal tears. They're rated on how bad the tear is, with a fourth-degree tear being the worst. An ...

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 ...

If you’re preparing for a vaginal birth, it’s to be expected that you might worry how your vagina and surrounding tissues will fare. Although perineal tears occur in most deliveries – especially first ...

Vaginal tears and cuts can occur for various reasons, including sexual activity and hair removal. Minor vaginal wounds are usually harmless. However, they may cause mild pain and discomfort for 1 to 2 ...

WASHINGTON -- Racial and ethnic disparities persist in the management of vulvodynia, a retrospective cohort study found. Black and Hispanic patients were more frequently prescribed general pain ...