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How can an Episiotomy help me and what are its advantages?

Balu Machigar

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Dr. John Yam

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It prevents tears to unwanted areas - the uretha or anus. On rare occasions, such tears can cause a fistula - a permanent connection between the vagina and the anus or the bladder.

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