This is prepared specifically for girls given that I get a lot of questions from them about this surgical procedure. In this article, you will find answers to all your questions.
The name ‘hymen’ is of Latin origin, and it refers to a thin mucosal tissue. This tissue is similar to the inner surface of your cheek (inside your mouth) that you can touch with your tongue. So, it is essentially a thin membrane. Its appearance is 99% round. It is ring-shaped and has a small hole in the middle through which menstrual blood flows.
The hymen is located 2-3 cm inside the female sex organ.
This is one of the common questions we receive from our girls who need to have hymen repair surgery. If the ring structure of the hymen is disrupted, the hymen is damaged. It is actually a rupture of the mucosa. This is also known as 'hymen explosion' by people; however, there is actually no explosion.
Explosions are only possible for a completely closed item, but the hymen is not a closed membrane; it has an opening in the middle. This opening is mandatory for you to see your period. When the mucosa is torn, bleeding occurs in the mucosa and the blood flows out. In other words, any part of the hymen ring could tear. It is obviously normal to bleed when any of our tissues are damaged.
Bleeding from the hymen is usually light; it is more like a discharge. If you tighten your vaginal muscles during sexual intercourse or if you have frequent vaginal infections, the irritation-induced tearing and bleeding may increase. The color of the blood from the hymen is pinkish red. In the days after intercourse, the blood turns into a brown discharge.
Hymen repair is a commonly researched topic. However, these inquiries are sometimes made by girls who have never had intercourse before. Does a torn hymen hurt? How is the pain? These are common questions from girls who have not had intercourse or those who are very close to their wedding night.
The hymen is a thin membrane with a low pain sensation. However, you experience some pain when it tears, but this is not something to be scared about. It is usually accompanied by a burning sensation. There is also a feeling of pressure in the vagina and groin.
From a medical standpoint, the hymen is a structure that protects the vagina against microbes from the outside. However, from a sociocultural point of view, the hymen is a symbol of virginity, which shows that a young girl has not had intercourse before. Most societies in the world, like in every family in Turkey, place a premium on virginity, i.e., a woman has to bleed during her marriage consummation. Bleeding is seen as an indication of the young girl's first intercourse.
The following are signs of a damaged/torn hymen;
Based on the desire of the patient and the choice of an ideal doctor, a permanent or temporary hymen repair procedure can be performed. You will (100%) bleed during your first post-surgery intercourse. The process is confidential, so privacy is guaranteed and no record is kept.
The damaged hymen can be restored with two methods. You can choose the desired method based on the date of your wedding. If your wedding is about 1 week away, you should opt for the temporary method. On the other hand, if your wedding is one month or more away, the permanent procedure is more appropriate for you. In summary, if your wedding is not within 10 days, a permanent hymen repair can be done any time you want.
There are two types of hymen repair, namely temporary and permanent hymen repair.
You can choose this method if your wedding is in one week or less. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia. You may experience mild pain during and after the procedure. This pain is not unbearable, on the contrary, most people say that there is no pain.
The process takes an average of 10 minutes. After the procedure, if your doctor deems it necessary, he/she will prescribe medication that you’re expected to take religiously. Usually, however, there is no need for medication. After the procedure, you are bound to (100%) bleed during your first post-surgery intercourse.
Don't be down-trodden because your hymen is broken; you are not the only one who wants to have a permanent hymen repair. There are many girls like you who reach out to us with the same problem. The permanent repair procedure is also called ‘lifetime repair’. If your marriage is one month (or more than one month) away or you have no marriage plans, you can choose this procedure. In other words, you can have it done when there is no one in your life yet because your restored hymen will remain intact for life until your first sexual intercourse.
Full recovery after the operation takes an average of three weeks. In this procedure, the hymen is reconstructed with flaps taken from the side walls of the vagina. Subject to necessity, a vaginal tightening procedure could also be performed with the repair to restore the vagina to its original shape. During the procedure, you will not experience any pain, but you may have very mild pain after the procedure.
The procedure takes 20-25 minutes on average. However, this post-operative pain is only mild. After the procedure, you should meticulously follow your doctor’s instructions on prescribed medications and precautions. What you need to pay attention to is given to you as a list of 6 items after the procedure. Permanent hymen repair is also called lifetime repair.
No one from the outside will notice that you had a permanent hymen repair done. You will most likely research the best doctor for permanent hymen repair. If your permanent hymen is transplanted by an experienced doctor, you will get 100% results, that is, you will bleed. You can be sure of 100% results when your procedure is performed by an experienced doctor. This means that you are bound to bleed during your first post-surgery intercourse.
Hymen repair is a matter of concern for many young girls. They are usually concerned about the success of the procedure - whether they will bleed during their first post-surgery intercourse.
Yes, the hymen will definitely bleed after it has been restored. However, the success of the procedure is directly proportional to the experience of the doctor you choose. For a long time, I have been helping young girls get rid of this problem by restoring their hymen with the most advanced techniques and also giving them psychological support. In addition, prospective patients have the convenience of contacting us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, until they get married. If you are seeking help in this regard, you can contact us via our numbers.
Hymen repair prices are approximately similar in every center. However, in a delicate procedure such as this, the experience and success rate of the doctor should take precedence over price. You can contact us via our numbers for your questions and cost-related information. There is absolutely no need to hesitate to reach out to us, as all conversations are held confidentially and no records are kept.
Experience is very important in any job, especially as a deciding factor in an important issue such as hymen repair. You should definitely choose your doctor carefully. The success of your procedure is directly proportional to the success rate of your doctor.
With 16 years of experience and thousands of successful hymen repair surgeries under my belt, I am always here to support girls who are in need of this procedure, because they deserve the best of everything. You too should carefully choose the right doctor for the procedure.
DR. FATIH ADANACIOĞLUGynecology and Obstetrics Specialist
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