The hymen is a membranous structure that allows bleeding to occur with the first intercourse in women. It is a thin mucosal tissue with abundant blood supply. It ruptures and bleeds with the first intercourse. The amount of this bleeding varies from person to person. Some women may bleed in the form of drips, while some women may experience excessive bleeding.
The hymen is usually 1 or 2 cm inside the vaginal entrance. But in rare cases, it may be more in some women. The structure and shape of the hymen may differ. It is usually in the form of a ring.
How does the hymen break the virginity?
The hymen is torn and broken when the penis or a hard object enters the vagina. The hymen is usually broken with the first intercourse. But sometimes in women whose hymen is objective and inside, the hymen may not be broken with the first intercourse.
How to understand that the hymen is broken?
It is easily understood with a simple gynecological examination whether the hymen is damaged or not. This examination is painless.
How is the hymen examination done?
Hymen examination is performed by gynecologists. While the patient is lying on the gynecological examination table, the inner lips of the vagina are held with the help of gauze and gently pulled to both sides and forward. The structure of the inner hymen is evaluated. It is understood whether the hymen is broken or not. It is a simple, painless and 1-minute examination.
Hymen repair is a procedure performed under local anesthesia or sedation. With the first intercourse, the hymen line, which causes bleeding, is reconstructed.
How is the hymen planting done?
The hymen is planted in two ways. Long-term (permanent) hymen repair, short-term (temporary) hymen repair. It can be done under local anesthesia or by anesthetizing in two methods. It is a simple, short-term surgical procedure. The surgeon’s experience and experience is important in success.
Hymen suturing with flap method (permanent)
Long-term (permanent) hymen repair is performed with the flap method. A flap (tissue) is removed from the areas with excessive blood supply from the vaginal tissues, and a membrane structure is formed again at the vaginal entrance. This membrane ruptures with the first intercourse, causing bleeding. The experience and experience of the surgeon is important in the success of this method.
How many minutes does it take to plant the hymen with the flap method?
Long-term (permanent) hymen repair is a short-term surgical procedure that takes about 20 minutes when performed with the flap method.
Is hymen repair with flap (permanent) method painful?
Long-term (permanent) hymen repair flap method is not a painful procedure.
When is short-term hymen repair done?
Short-term (temporary) hymen repair is the appropriate repair to be done one week before marriage. In other words, it is a repair that can be done within 1 to 7 days before marriage. This procedure is the most suitable method for women whose marriage date is certain and who require urgent hymen repair.
How is short-term hymen repair performed?
In short-term (temporary) hymen suturing, a suture is made that will narrow the vaginal entrance and cause bleeding during sexual intercourse. Very thin and soft sutures are used as suture material. The stitches are hidden behind the hymen structure so that they cannot be seen from the outside.
Is short-term hymen repair painful?
Short-term (temporary) hymen suturing is not painful. It is a simple surgical procedure that takes a short time. It takes 5 minutes on average. Afterwards, patients can easily continue their social lives.
Which anesthesia is used in hymen repair?
All operation methods can be performed very easily under local anesthesia. In other words, it can be done painlessly with regional anesthesia while the patient is fully conscious. However, for patients who wish, they can be operated with general anesthesia with a light and superficial drowsiness.
What is the success rate in hymen repair?
The most important point in the success of hymen repair operations is the experience and experience of the physician. At the same time, it is very important for the patient to pay attention to the hygiene of the genital area after the operation and to follow the recommendations of the physician. The success rate in hymen surgery can reach 100% in proportion to the experience and experience of the physician.
Is there a risk in hymen repair surgery?
There is no risk when long-term (permanent) and short-term (temporary) hymen repairs are performed by experienced and experienced physicians. In the first 3 days after the repair, there may be a slight feeling of tension in the lower region and vaginal bleeding in the form of oozing.
What are the prices of hymen planting?
The prices of hymen repair vary according to the technique to be applied, the choice of hospital, the type of anesthesia and the length of stay in the hospital. Here, the experience, experience and success of the physicians and clinics who will perform this operation are as important as the price of the operation. Therefore, the correct diagnosis, correct treatment and follow-up are gaining importance.