perineal
Pelvic floor region
Perineal is the adjective form of perineum—the area between the genitals and the anus.
The term appears in medical and anatomical contexts: perineal tear, perineal massage.
A perineal injury during childbirth affects this region.
Of excretory-reproductive organs
- sphincterMuscle encircling body opening
- anusPosterior digestive opening
- rectumTerminal intestinal chamber
- vulvaExternal female genital region
scrotum · labia · perianal · pudendal nerve · pelvic floor · musculature · colorectal · urethra
Perineal incision during labor
- tearingForcibly separating material
- lacerationTorn, ragged wound
- deliveryConveyance of goods
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
postpartum · stitches · sitz bath · recovery · midwifery · birthing · crowning · warm compress
Perineal incision during labor
- lacerationTorn, ragged wound
- urologyUrinary tract medicine
- gynecologyFemale reproductive medicine
- obstetricsChildbirth medicine branch
midwifery · prolapse · hernia · abscess · fistula · biopsy · examination · diagnosis
Gentle, caring quality
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
- painBodily or emotional distress
- pressureForce upon contact
- numbnessLoss of sensation
tingling · irritation · soreness · sensitivity · burning · itching · swelling · inflammation
Pelvic muscle strengthening drill
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
- muscle toneResidual tension in fibers
- biofeedbackTraining via physiological monitoring
pelvic floor exercises · relaxation · stretching · postpartum recovery
urogenital
Of excretory-reproductive organs
- sphincterMuscle encircling body opening
- anusPosterior digestive opening
- rectumTerminal intestinal chamber
vulva · scrotum · labia · perianal · pudendal nerve · pelvic floor · musculature · colorectal · urethra · genitalia
episiotomy
Perineal incision during labor
- tearingForcibly separating material
- lacerationTorn, ragged wound
- deliveryConveyance of goods
labor · postpartum · stitches · sitz bath · recovery · midwifery · birthing · crowning · warm compress · healing
episiotomy
Perineal incision during labor
- lacerationTorn, ragged wound
- urologyUrinary tract medicine
- gynecologyFemale reproductive medicine
obstetrics · midwifery · prolapse · hernia · abscess · fistula · biopsy · examination · diagnosis · suturing
tenderness
Gentle, caring quality
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
- painBodily or emotional distress
- pressureForce upon contact
numbness · tingling · irritation · soreness · sensitivity · burning · itching · swelling · inflammation · nerve pain
kegel
Pelvic muscle strengthening drill
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
- muscle toneResidual tension in fibers
pelvic floor exercises · biofeedback · relaxation · stretching · postpartum recovery