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Perineum tear

by Dr Sarah Brewer

question
My perineum tore when giving birth to my first child four years ago, and has been painful during sex since. I almost always 'cut' and end up bleeding a little. Is there any way to fix it?

answer
This can usually be improved. Ask your GP to refer you to a gynaecologist who will be able to re-cut and re-stitch this area to correct any distortions from the original tear or the stitching that was done at the time. It will also help to use lubrication when making love.

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