Treatment Options for Vaginal Tears
If the tear is around 1 inch in size or more than 2 centimeters in length, stitches are needed to treat it. This treatment can be done for second-degree, third-degree, and fourth-degree tears. Depending on the severity, the surgery can be done under anesthesia or not. When the tear occurs, it is important to get immediate care to control pain and prevent postpartum constipation. Your doctor may also need to evaluate urinary retention. Some experts recommend using broad-spectrum antibiotics to lower the risk of infections in people with three and fourth-degree tears as well. [5]
