perineum
noun
per·i·ne·um
ˌper-ə-ˈnē-əm 
plural perinea
ˌper-ə-ˈnē-ə
: an area between the thighs that marks the approximate lower boundary of the pelvis and is occupied by the urinary and genital ducts and rectum
also
: the area between the anus and the posterior part of the external genitalia
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Pain-Relief Features: Some postpartum underwear contain special pockets to hold ice packs or warm compresses that can help minimize pain along an incision or around the perineum or lower back area.
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Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
In contrast, a healthcare provider will numb the perineum to make a cut if needed.2
Here's what happens during an episiotomy:2
Incision: There are two types of cuts—a median or mediolateral incision.
—Korin Miller, Health, 15 Sep. 2023
Healthcare providers commonly use median incisions to make a straight cut in the perineum.
—Korin Miller, Health, 15 Sep. 2023
Lessens risk of tearing: What's more, Harper and Collins say water causes the perineum to become more relaxed, which can reduce the severity of vaginal tearing.
—Bekka Besich, Parents, 3 Sep. 2023
My perineum was normal.
—Madeleine Watts, Harper’s Magazine , 25 May 2022
Unfortunately, some people have already found out that perineum sunning can have immediate and uncomfortable effects.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 10 Aug. 2022
Biotin deficiency presents with multiple symptoms including brittle nails, thinning hair and a scaly red rash around the eyes, nose, mouth and perineum.
—Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2022
One company, called Morari, showed off a prototype of a perineum patch that is supposed to help those who struggle with premature ejaculation.
—Lauren Goode, Wired, 8 Jan. 2020
Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
In contrast, a healthcare provider will numb the perineum to make a cut if needed.2
Here's what happens during an episiotomy:2
Incision: There are two types of cuts—a median or mediolateral incision.
—Korin Miller, Health, 15 Sep. 2023
Healthcare providers commonly use median incisions to make a straight cut in the perineum.
—Korin Miller, Health, 15 Sep. 2023
Lessens risk of tearing: What's more, Harper and Collins say water causes the perineum to become more relaxed, which can reduce the severity of vaginal tearing.
—Bekka Besich, Parents, 3 Sep. 2023
My perineum was normal.
—Madeleine Watts, Harper’s Magazine , 25 May 2022
Unfortunately, some people have already found out that perineum sunning can have immediate and uncomfortable effects.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 10 Aug. 2022
Biotin deficiency presents with multiple symptoms including brittle nails, thinning hair and a scaly red rash around the eyes, nose, mouth and perineum.
—Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2022
One company, called Morari, showed off a prototype of a perineum patch that is supposed to help those who struggle with premature ejaculation.
—Lauren Goode, Wired, 8 Jan. 2020
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perineum
noun
per·i·ne·um
variants
also perinaeum
plural perinea also perinaea
-ˈnē-ə
: an area of tissue that marks externally the approximate boundary of the pelvic outlet and gives passage to the urogenital ducts and rectum
also
: the area between the anus and the posterior part of the external genitalia especially in the female
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