Episiotomy Complications
Learn how your age, health condition, pregnancy, medical history and more could impact potential Episiotomy complications.
Alternate Names for Episiotomy:
Incision, perineum
Perineum incision
Learn
- Overview
- What It Is
- Reasons For
- Complications
- What to Expect
- Results
- When to Call a Doctor
Episiotomy Risk Factors
Alternate Names for Episiotomy:
Incision, perineum
Perineum incision
Possible Complications
Some short-term complications may include:
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Bruising
- Swelling
- Difficulty controlling your bowels
Factors that may increase the risk of complications include:
- Severe scar tissue in the area
- Prior problems with chronic pain in the vulva
- Short perineum
Learn
 What to Expect Find out how long it will take, what they will be doing and what to expect afterwards. |
 Results What are the next steps and other possible tests needed after you have received the results. |
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