Hymen is the name given to the god of marriage in Greek mythology. The hymen is called Hymen because the wedding night is dedicated to this god. The hymen has no known medical function. Although it is thought to act as a barrier and partially protect against vaginal infections, it has no real function. Today and in our society, the hymen has sociological and judicial importance rather than its medical function.
Where the hymen is located: The hymen is not a separate organ, but forms together with the vagina during embryological development. This tissue, which is in the form of a skin fold, is approximately 1-1.5 cm inside the vaginal entrance.
Structure of the hymen: The front side of the hymen is in the skin structure, while the back side is covered with mucosa. This thin membrane, consisting of connective tissue and vessels, is harder and thicker in childhood. Starting from puberty, it softens and gains flexibility under the influence of hormones. The middle of the membrane is open to allow menstrual bleeding to be expelled. Very rarely, the hymen may be completely closed at birth. If it is noticed in a newborn or 2-3 years old, cream treatment can be tried. If the condition does not respond to cream treatment or if this condition is not noticed until puberty, the hymen is opened with an operation. The opening or hole in the middle of the hymen has individual differences in structure and shape. These structure and shape differences are used to determine the Hymen species. Although the thickness and elasticity of the hymen varies from person to person, it is rare for it to be flexible enough to allow the first sexual intercourse.
With the first sexual intercourse or the entry of a foreign object, the hymen is damaged and torn in one or more places. During this time, a small amount of bleeding occurs. Rarely, light bleeding may occur for a day or two following the first intercourse. Abundant bleeding at first intercourse is rarely caused by a ruptured hymen. Generally, this condition develops as a result of vaginal tissue damage, which we call coit tear. If the bleeding does not stop, it is recommended to consult a gynecologist.
If you want to determine when the hymen is broken, you should consult a gynecologist within 3-4 days after intercourse. If this period passes, it will not be possible to determine when the hymen has broken down.
Hymen Repair:
There are no prerequisites for this procedure, which we call Hymenoplasty. The number of times a person has had sexual intercourse or even given birth normally does not constitute an obstacle for this procedure. Only an Obstetrician can understand that the hymen has been repaired.
Permanent Hymen Repair:
This procedure is usually performed on people whose marriage date is unknown and who have experienced great psychological trauma due to the loss of their virginity. makes. However, some preconditions are required for this procedure to be performed and results obtained. If these conditions are summarized: The person must not have had repeated intercourse before, and the structure of the hymen must be suitable for this type of aesthetic intervention. In short, the decision on permanent hymen repair can be made by the gynecologist after examining the patient. Although the legal and moral aspects of artificial virginity obtained in this way are discussed, it sometimes relieves the real victimization of women (rape incidents, psychological traumas, etc.) and sometimes becomes a life saver in societies where murders occur due to virginity.
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