Third degree tears go down through the perineal muscles and into the anal canal. Fourth-degree tears go into the anal canal and rectum.
For third and fourth-degree tears, the doctor will focus on stitching together the muscles that support the anus and rectum.
Pat the area dry with a clean towel. Make sure to dry from the front to the back so you don’t get bacteria from the rectum in your vagina.
Place it on your perineal area every couple of hours.
Make sure to read the label and take the medication only as directed.
Every hour, you should lie down for 20 to 40 minutes. Do this for two to four days after childbirth.
Don’t wash inside the vaginal opening. Only wash the external parts. Avoid douching while you have a vaginal tear. This can mess up your natural pH that keeps you healthy.
After your vaginal tear is healed, be very gentle the first few times you have sex to make sure you don’t tear the sensitive flesh again.
Wear loose cotton underwear that won’t constrict and press against your vagina.
The doctor will also determine if you have any underlying conditions that lead to the vaginal tear.
Never try to increase your estrogen without consulting a doctor. This can mess with your body’s chemical balance.
Zinc deficiencies are a common reason for vaginal tears. Other deficiencies may include vitamin A, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, and vitamin C.
These are serious wounds and should be treated as such.
Don’t perform any activities that will cause the stitches to tear or the wound to pop back open.
