The perineum is the muscle and tissue near the anus. In a woman,
the perineum is between the anus and the vulva, while in a man, it is between
the anus and the scrotum.
Author:
Jeannette Curtis Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Last Updated: May 25, 2007
Medical Review:
Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
