Hymenoplasty, Hymenoplasty

What is a hymen?

The hymen is a membranous structure that allows bleeding to occur with the first intercourse in women. It is a thin mucosal tissue with high blood supply. It ruptures and bleeds with the first intercourse. The amount of this bleeding varies from person to person. some women may have drip bleeding while some women may have excessive bleeding.

Where is the hymen located in women?

The hymen is usually 1 or 2 cm inside the entrance of the vagina. But it may be more inside in some women, even if it is rare. The structure and shape of the hymen may vary. It is usually ring-shaped.

How to break the hymen, how to break virginity?

The hymen is torn and broken when a penis or a hard object enters the vagina. The hymen is usually broken with the first intercourse. But sometimes the hymen may not be broken with the first intercourse in women whose hymen is nesnek and inside.

How can you tell if the hymen is broken?

A simple gynecological examination can easily determine whether the hymen is broken or not. This examination is painless.

How is the hymen exam performed?

Hymen examination is performed by gynecologists. While the patient is lying on the gynecological examination table, the inner lips of the vagina are grasped with the help of gauze and gently pulled to the sides and forward. The structure of the hymen inside is evaluated. It is understood whether the hymen is broken or not. It is a simple, painless and 1 minute examination.

How is hymen stitching and repair done?

Hymenoplasty is a sedated procedure under local anesthesia or sedation. The hymen line that allows bleeding with the first intercourse is reconstructed.

In what way is hymen sewing performed?

Hymen restoration is done in two ways. Long-term (permanent) hymen repair, short-term (temporary) hymen repair. Both methods can be performed under local anesthesia or anesthesia. It is a simple short-term surgical procedure. The experience and expertise of the surgeon is important for success.

Hymenoplasty 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 created again at the entrance of the vagina. This membrane ruptures with the first intercourse and causes bleeding. The surgeon's experience and experience are important in the success of this method.

How many minutes does it take to sew 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 a short-term hymen repair performed?

Short-term (temporary) hymen repair is a repair that is suitable 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 placed to narrow the entrance to the vagina and to provide bleeding during sexual intercourse. Very thin and soft stitches 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?

A short-term (temporary) hymenal hymen is not painful. It is a short and simple surgical procedure. It takes an average of 5 minutes. Afterwards, patients can easily continue their social life.

Which anesthesia is used for hymenoplasty?

All operation methods can be performed very easily under local anesthesia. In other words, it can be performed painlessly with regional anesthesia while the patient is fully conscious. However, for patients who wish, they can undergo surgery under general anesthesia with a mild and superficial state of sleep.

What is the success rate of hymen repair?

The most important point in the success of hymenoplasty 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 restoration operations 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 leakage.

What are the prices for hymen restoration?

Hymen repair prices vary depending on the technique to be applied, the choice of hospital, the type of anesthesia and the duration of hospital stay. Here, the experience, experience and success of the physician and clinics that will perform this operation is more important than the price of the operation. Therefore, correct diagnosis, correct treatment and follow-ups afterwards gain importance.


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