OASIS: Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries and Recovery
OASIS are severe childbirth tears involving the anal sphincter muscles and may affect bowel control, pelvic-floor function, healing, and sexual comfort.
OASIS are severe childbirth tears involving the anal sphincter muscles and may affect bowel control, pelvic-floor function, healing, and sexual comfort.
A vaginal tear is a split in tissue at the vaginal opening or inside the vaginal canal caused by childbirth, penetration, dryness, procedures, or injury.
A perineal tear is an injury between the vaginal opening and anus that commonly occurs during childbirth and may affect skin, muscles, or the anal sphincter.