👉 In medical terms, an episiotomy is a surgical procedure that involves opening the skin around the anus, often in order to access or treat a condition such as a hernia or a blood clot. This can be done for a variety of reasons, including when a person has been injured or has developed a problem with their pelvic area. An episiotomy typically involves making an incision (cut) through the skin and muscle that is around the anus to reach behind it and remove any tissue that
