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.

The perineum is the area between the genitals and the anus. Possible causes of pain in this area include tears during childbirth, infections, and pelvic floor problems. Perineal pain can affect people ...

Having a perineal cyst or lump can be caused by anything from an injury to a sexually transmitted illness (STI). It’s often not serious, but if you experience pain or swelling, your doctor can rule ...

After I had my baby, I wondered if things were normal “down there.” There are a lot of insecurities that going through four pregnancies has created about my body. I’m pretty sure most of the hair on ...

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 ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Why is it that certain medications warn against possible infections in the perineum? I saw an ad for Jardiance that warned against this. Just now, I viewed a Farxiga ad, and there was ...