There is no authoritative information on when a perineal tear from childbirth fully recovers, but most women recover fully from a perineal tear after childbirth within a week to a month after delivery.
When a perineal tear fully recovers from childbirth depends on the woman’s specific condition. There are three degrees of perineal tearing after childbirth. A first-degree perineal tear can damage the mucous membrane and skin of the perineum, a second-degree perineal tear can cause damage to the perineal musculature, and a third-degree perineal tear can cause a partial tear of the anal sphincter.
Most women who have a first or second degree perineal tear after giving birth need one to two weeks to recover. If a woman has a third degree perineal tear after childbirth, it can take up to a month to recover.
In addition, if the perineal tear becomes infected after delivery, full recovery may take longer. It is recommended that women with perineal tears need to pay more attention to keeping the area clean and dry, such as by sterilizing the area with iodine povidone. Seek medical attention if the wound does not heal properly.