The hymen is a membranous formation located approximately 2 cm inside the entrance of the vagina. The hymen has very little blood supply, so it is very difficult to repair. Although it is relatively easier to repair newly formed tears, in permanent hymen repair by removing the flap, it does not matter when the hymen was torn, how many times sexual intercourse was experienced, whether events such as abortion, miscarriage or birth occurred.
The flap is removed from the vaginal wall. It is the name given to the tissue that is removed and the hymen is reconstructed using this tissue. When the male genital organ passes through this area during sexual intercourse, the tissues tear and bleeding occurs. The main purpose of such procedures is to ensure that bleeding occurs with intercourse. After this surgery, the hymen repair cannot be understood by the partner of the person, but it can be understood if examined by a gynecologist or forensic medicine specialist. It cannot be understood that the hymen has been repaired during future examination or during birth. In this type of surgery, if there is enlargement of the vagina, this can be repaired in the same session. This repair is important for both the harmony of the tissues during healing and the return of the enlarged vagina to its previous state after situations such as abortion, frequent intercourse or birth.
Another important issue in hymen repair is the regular use of postoperative medications and the use of dressings. It must be done regularly and regular check-ups must be carried out. These issues are at least as important as performing the surgical procedure properly.
The procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia, but in some cases, it can also be performed with general anesthesia, depending on the patient's request. After the surgery, the patient can go home and continue his normal daily life the next day. We recommend our patients to stay away from activities that require opening of the legs or that may apply direct pressure to the surgery area, such as sports, weight lifting or cycling, for 1 week.
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