Third- and fourth-degree tears: A review of the current evidence for prevention and management.

Published in: The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology (2020)

Third- and fourth-degree perineal tears are associated with immediate and long-term implications for women and health systems. Evidence-based approaches can reduce the number of women who sustain a severe perineal tear and alleviate the associated disease burden for those who do.

Keyphrases

polycystic ovary syndrome
rotator cuff
pregnancy outcomes
cervical cancer screening
breast cancer risk
early onset
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
drug induced