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Illustration of a vagina and anus

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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May 12, 2008