He has contributed to the idea, design, drafting and revision of the manuscript. Øivind Schive, specialty registrar. The author has completed the ICMJE form and declares no conflicts of interest. He ...

Head of the Global Health Unit of the Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services. Associate professor at the Institute for Health and Society, University of Oslo. Midwife and MSc in primary ...

Smaller vaginal tears usually heal on their own within a week. Keep the area clean and avoid using scented products to help tears heal. Symptoms may include pain, bleeding, and swelling. Seek medical ...