The perineum lies near several nerves, muscles, and organs, so it’s not uncommon to feel pain in this area. Injuries, urinary tract issues, infections, and other conditions can cause perineum pain.

An itchy perineum is usually nothing to worry about, but if OTC treatments don’t have an effect, it may be time to talk with a doctor. Share on Pinterest 124205696 ER Productions Limited/Getty Images ...

In the present study, we observed a greater frequency of perineal lacerations than the former study at our institution (Itapecerica da Serra, described above). [13] In this study, 81.4% of the ...

Question: I have a small cut on my perineum which never seems to heal and can be quite sore when wiping after the toilet. I am not sure when it first arose – it has been there for about a year – but ...