Genital Injury

Home Care Advice - Bleeding

Bleeding

  • For any bleeding, apply direct pressure for 10 minutes with a sterile gauze.
  • Note: minor cuts in the genital area can cause much oozing of blood because of the rich blood supply.  
  • For the same reason, the area heals quickly (3 or 4 days).

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