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 ...

Retrospective cohort study looked at management of vulvodynia ...

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 ...

During a vaginoplasty surgery, a surgeon creates both an outer and inner vagina by using skin and tissue from a penis. During most vaginoplasties, your surgeon will use a skin graft to create a new ...

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 ...

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 ...

Injuries related to childbirth are common and can have a significant impact on a new mother. Tearing, for example, can occur in several areas, including on the perineum (the area between the vaginal ...