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Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) is the application of special sound waves (shockwaves) which are directed through the skin and on to urinary tract stones.
The perineum is the area of skin between the vagina and back passage (anus). Some women give birth without injury to the perineum. However, some may need episiotomy and some may have tears.
This information describes some of the things you can do to keep yourself healthy, plan your family, and travel, whilst taking biologics or biosimilars for skin conditions.