The effect of Aloevera gel on prineal pain & wound healing after episiotomy

Surgical incisions such as episiotomy are among common causes of pain. Herbs have a special place to promote the public health and reducing pain. This study aimed to determine the effect of aloevera gel on perineal pain and wound healing after episiotomy. This study was a randomized clinical trial. It included 84 women underwent episiotomy in 17 Shahrivar hospital in Saveh city. They were randomly assigned into two groups: Intervention group (receiving the aloevera gel) and control group (receiving Betadine sitz bath). Pain was assessed using VAS and wound healing was measured by REEDA standard tool 3 times; before intervention، 7th and 10th day after episiotomy. Data was analyzed by chi-square and independent t tests. Results showed that there was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of baseline pain and the appearance of the wound (P=0. 20 & P=0. 464 respectively). After intervention in 7th & 10th day، pain in the intervention group was lower than control group and the difference was significant (P=0. 04 & P=0. 001 respectively). Wound healing in the intervention group was more promoted than control group in 7th & 10th days and also their difference was significant (P=0. 02 & P=0. 018 respectively). Based on findings، Aloevera gel not only relieved the pain but also increased the rate of wound healing in episiotomy.