The hymen is a mucosal fold-shaped tissue at the entrance to the vagina. It is a very thin and delicate structure. It is a tissue with little vascularity. As seen in the figure below, there is a gap in the middle of the vaginal wall that allows menstrual blood to flow. It is easily torn by sexual intercourse. However, gynecological examination, masturbation or tampon application may also cause the hymen to rupture.
All women have a hymen. There are many types of hymen. Rarely, there are also types that cover the entire vagina. This situation creates serious problems during the first menstrual period. It is usually detected at an early stage. The other type of hymen that is frequently asked about is that they are very thin hymens that do not cause bleeding during intercourse. This may cause problems between some couples.
Hymenoplasty
It is possible to repair the tissue described above. The number of sexual intercourses, when they occur, and when intercourse will occur again are not important. The permanent flap method is the healthiest. With the permanent aesthetic method, the vagina returns to its former aesthetic state. It can even be applied to people who have given birth. The suture material used dissolves on its own. When aesthetic techniques are used, there are no stitch marks and no stitches are required. Patients return to their normal lives and can even start working the day after the procedure. No maintenance is required.
A second method is the end-to-end joining technique, which I do not prefer. In this method, it is applied 3-4 days before intercourse. There is a slight chance that the stitches will be visible.
Both procedures can be performed under short-term anesthesia or local anesthesia.
Hymen Types:
Ring-shaped hymen: It is the most common type. It narrows the vaginal entrance properly, menstrual blood drains easily from the gap in the middle. Half-moon-shaped hymen: It narrows the vaginal entrance like a half-moon. Allows menstrual bleeding. It ruptures at the first intercourse.
Lip-shaped hymen: It is the hymen with a narrow slit in the middle from top to bottom. It is difficult to rupture.
Rarely Seen Hymens:
Imperforate hymen: It completely covers the mouth of the vagina. No bleeding in the first days of menstruation. It causes a lot of pain.
Hymen: This type of hymen is quite rare. There are holes of different sizes on the membrane. I will bleed.
Bridged hymen: This type of hymen has two holes. In the middle of these two holes is a mucosa resembling a bridge. The first intercourse is difficult.
Apart from the shape, hymens can also be classified according to the character of the hole and free edge, the thickness and strength of the membrane.
The hymen is usually torn with the first intercourse, a foreign object or during examination. During the first sexual intercourse, since the hole in the middle of the hymen is smaller than the diameter of the penis, the annular membrane ruptures in several places and a small amount of bleeding occurs. These tears heal within a few days and there is no bleeding again. Very rarely, bleeding may occur during a few intercourses following the first intercourse.
How to Repair the Hymen
Hymen repair is basically done by two methods. The most commonly used one among these is the flap shifting method, also called the permanent method. This is the method I prefer. In hymen stitching performed with this method, a new hymen is created in the torn area with a piece of mucosa taken from the surrounding tissues. Bleeding will occur no matter when you have intercourse after the procedure. In this type of repair, it does not matter how many times sexual intercourse was had or when the hymen was torn. Hymen repair can be performed with this method for those who have given birth or had an abortion before.
In the simple technique, the temporarily torn ends of the hymen are stitched together and during sexual intercourse, this area ruptures and bleeding occurs. This procedure should be done 3-4 days before marriage, otherwise bleeding may not occur. If intercourse is late, the stitches may open. The tissue heals spontaneously and the desired bleeding does not occur.
Flexibility of the hymen:
Some hymens are flexible. So it allows the relationship. There are cases where the hymen is intact during the gynecological examination, but pregnancy occurs. In some cases, the hymen is hard and thick, intercourse becomes difficult and in some cases does not occur due to extreme pain. The thick membrane must be opened by surgical intervention.
Hymen (Virginity Membrane)
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/> Can the hymen be seen from the outside?
The hymen cannot be seen from the outside. It is located 2 cm inside the vagina. The vulva and labium (lips), described as external genital organs, cover the entrance to the vagina. Therefore, friction in the external genital organs or cycling does not damage the hymen.
Does the hymen break down in the first night?
Membranes with an elastic structure may not cause bleeding during the first intercourse. In some cases, there are even bleeding membranes during birth. Some hymens are very thin. It may tear, but there may be no bleeding. Light bleeding from the mucosal structure may not be noticed.
How much bleeding occurs on the first night?
It varies depending on the structure of the membrane, the anatomical structures and positions of the woman and the man in intercourse. Bleeding occurs more in hymens that are thick and highly vascularized. Bleeding from some dice overfills the beep pad. In some cases, not only the hymen but also the vagina itself ruptures and heavy bleeding occurs. It should be seen and intervened immediately by a gynecologist.
Can pregnancy occur without the hymen being damaged?
Yes, it can. Even when ejaculated through friction, sperm may contaminate the vagina and pregnancy may occur. Another possibility is that pregnancy occurs in the presence of a hymen suitable for intercourse, and the hymen does not break down despite repeated intercourse.
How much does hymen repair (repair) cost?
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Is the rupture of the hymen painful?
The hymen is a mucosal fold and does not contain nerve tissue. The pain felt during intercourse mostly arises from the external genital tissue or as a result of voluntary contraction of the muscles of the vagina and lower pelvis.
Does masturbation damage the hymen?
Inserting an object into the vagina When the clitoris is not inserted and only the clitoris is stimulated, the hymen does not break.
Does the hymen heal on its own?
It does not. It will never heal without surgical intervention. Stopping of bleeding is not a sign of recovery.
What is the natural notch in the hymen?
It is a variation in the hymen structure. Notches that do not reach the base, that is, the vaginal wall, are natural. It is not seen very often. Detection of natural notches is important in terms of hymen examinations and forensic virginity reports.
Can it be understood when the hymen is broken?
Old tears are diagnosed by gynecologists, His recovery is complete; or a fresh tear can be distinguished.
How can it be understood that the hymen is broken? How is a "virginity check (virginity check)" performed?
In this examination, gynecologists do not cause any harm. No tools are used. Only the outer lips are gently pulled towards themselves with gauze and the hymen is observed. It can be understood whether she is a virgin or not. Natural notches rarely cause difficulty in making decisions.
It cannot be understood whether the hymen is broken or not by the absence of bleeding, this can only be determined by a hymen examination.
A blood test is performed to determine whether a person is a virgin or not. Can it be detected by ultrasound, MRI or Computed Tomography?
No. It cannot be understood by all these methods. It can only be understood through a gynecological examination performed by an experienced gynecologist.
Who gives the virginity report?
Virginity reports are generally requested by individuals or couples in forensic cases. Virginity reports are given by state hospitals or forensic medicine institutions, provided that the person has his/her own consent and written permission.
For people under the age of 18, there is a requirement to obtain the consent of the mother and father for the virginity report.
For these reasons, even if there is no full relationship. Although the chance of pregnancy (via ejaculation) seems low, this chance is never zero.
Can examination or abortion be performed without damaging the hymen?
This method can be applied. . However, the structure of the hymen must be suitable for this and short-term general anesthesia must be applied.
Is it possible for a virgin woman to have a gynecological examination?
Gynecology One of the most important stages of the first examination is the speculum examination to observe the vagina and cervix. In routine practice, these conditions are not performed.
Another issue is that it is possible to take a culture in young girls and children with chronic persistent discharge or to search for foreign bodies in the vagina, especially with a fiberoptic flexible camera. In hymene situations, no harm is done.
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