Torn Hymen

A Hymen is a  membranous structure that surrounds the vagina. Hymen comes in different shapes; the most common shape is moon-shaped. The shape allows easy flow of blood from the vagina during menstruation.

It is a paradox that the appearance of a Hymen indicates virginity. It is simple to determine whether your Hymen has torn or not. You don't need to see a doctor or a gynaecologist figure this out. If you can easily insert your finger or feel any abnormal tissue around the vaginal walls without resistance or discomfort, your Hymen is most likely torn

vaginal walls without resistance or discomfort, your Hymen is most likely torn. 

Changes in Hymen during the lifetime

1. Hymen is small and sensitive before puberty. 
2. Increased hormones like oestrogen cause the Hymen and other vaginal tissues to thicken and stretch during adolescence.
3. Increased hormones force your vaginal tissues to stretch even more throughout pregnancy to enable childbirth. 
4. The shape of Hymen and vaginal tissues may also change due to childbirth. 
5. Hymen and other vaginal tissues become thin with menopause and ageing (as oestrogen decreases).

Causes of Torn Hymen

The Hymen can break by everyday activity. It's crucial to understand that the Hymen is a flexible tissue that wears down until it tears. One may experience discomfort or notice blood if it tears. The following are some common activities that can tear your Hymen:

1. Bike Riding
2. Gymnastics 
3. Climbing 
4. Exercising Vigorously
5. External masturbation 

Signs and Symptoms 

If your Hymen has torn, you may suffer any of the following symptoms:

1. Bleeding or pain after sex

2. Discomfort or pain around your vaginal opening.

3. Light Spotting or bleeding

4. Broken skin in the opening of the Vagina.

Diagnosis

It's pretty simple to determine whether or not your Hymen has torn. You don't need to see a doctor or a gynaecologist figure this out. A mirror, a chair, and your fingers are all you need. These are what you must do:

1. Hands should be well cleaned.

2. Pick up a little mirror that you can hold in one hand.

3. Sit on the edge of a chair and open your legs

4. If you feel discomfort inserting fingers, apply some natural lubricant to your finger.

5. Hold the mirror up to your vaginal hole and slant it upwards to observe the opening.

6. To open the labia, use your index or middle finger.

7. If the Hymen is intact, you should be able to see a thin, moon-shaped fleshy membrane over the lowest half of your vaginal entrance.

Treatment 

Hymenoplasty Surgery:

Hymenoplasty is a surgical procedure followed to re-establish the torn Hymen.

1. Hymen repair surgery takes less than an hour on average.
2. A Surgeon uses self-dissolving stitches to stitch together the parts.
3. As the Hymen heals, this will allow them to grow back together.

Recovery after the Surgery

1. After Hymen Repair Surgery, you should wash the region with soap and water on a regular basis.
2. Swelling and bruising will occur for two to four weeks, pain usually disappears within a week of surgery. 
3. To help with any pain and avoid infections, over the counter medications and antibiotics will be prescribed.
4. Avoid heavy lifting or a strenuous workout routine for four to six weeks.

Risk after the Surgery

Although risks are uncommon, they may need the use of extra medications for

1. Infection, 
2. Bleeding, 
3. Scarring, 
4. pain during intercourse 
5. Deformity are possible side effect

How to prepare for a doctor consultation?

Make an appointment before consulting the doctor.

The doctor may ask questions related to the condition like signs and symptoms, medical history, medications, and duration of appearance of symptoms.

1. A physical examination is performed by the doctor to know about the condition.
2. You can ask the following questions to the doctor:
3. Is the condition treatable?
4. How long do I need to continue the treatment?
5. Will the condition affect my personal or professional life?