episiotomies
- plural of episiotomy.
Example Sentences
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There have been documented injuries to the clitoris in procedures including pelvic mesh surgeries, episiotomies during childbirth and even hip surgeries.
From New York Times ● Oct. 17, 2022
But the continuously monitored mothers are subjected to significantly more interventions—oxytocin stimulation, forceps deliveries, episiotomies, C-sections, etc.—with their attendant expenses and complications.
From Scientific American ● Feb. 7, 2019
“I never have done episiotomies to punish a patient, and although I may not agree with the birth plans, I always read them and don't ever roll my eyes at them.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2018
And staff try to avoid surgical procedures, such as episiotomies and Caesarean sections, that are too dangerous for workers and patients.
From Nature ● Mar. 3, 2015
It can be related to scarring after surgery, such as episiotomies, C-sections and hysterectomies, or to vaginal dryness with menopause.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 13, 2011
