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Slide show: Vaginal tears in childbirth
By Mayo Clinic staff
Vaginal area
Vaginal tears during childbirth are relatively common. Most vaginal tears involve only the skin around the vagina. These first-degree tears heal within a few weeks. Some vaginal tears are more extensive and may take longer to heal.
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