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Vaginal tear
During vaginal childbirth, sometimes a tear in the labia or the vaginal wall may occur, or your obstetrician may perform an episiotomy (incision to prevent a larger tear). Your obstetrician will usually perform a repair immediately after delivery.
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What is the definition or description of: Vaginal tear during delivery?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Hi I had protected sex on Jan 18 and got a vaginal tear. Noticed little red and white bumps few days after. Turned into blisters. Infection or herpes?
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Do ob's repair vaginal tears before or after the placenta is delivered?
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