The hymen is the thin membrane present at the opening of the vagina, which partially covers the external vaginal opening. The hymen might tear during first penetrative sex, which might cause slight discomfort and bleeding. The surgical restoration of a torn hymen is called hymenorrhaphy.
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I have difficulty in having sex due to pain in vagina. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have difficulty in having sex because there is a pain in the vagina. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pain during sex can be caused by many reasons. You have not mentioned much about your problems and symptoms. The information given by you was too general. So you need to find the cause. It can be due to poor lubrication during foreplay, so you need to spend some time duri... Read Full »
I had vaginal bleeding post sex. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I had an event where my boyfriend pulled my pants from the back and tried to have sex with me. I felt his penis, and I panicked and jumped, then I saw blood. I went to the doctor to check if I was still a virgin. He said, this bleeding is from part of my vagina, but my hymen is intact, an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your symptoms of bleeding, I propose that you have developed a vagina tear following an attempt by your spouse to insert his penis despite your hymen being intact. The incision, I presume, may be due to your spouse having a large penis, which has resulted in a ... Read Full »
What are the causes of a torn hymen?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a virgin, and I want to know how a non-virgin vagina looks like because I feel like my hymen is torn. Can I see a hole inside if my hymen is broken? Or if I still have my hymen, can I see a membrane instead of a hole? There is a membrane inside 0.7 to 1 inch. But I could not see a ho... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I fully understand your concern and will surely help you. There is no difference. As you have rightly said, it is a membrane. So do not worry, you are still a virgin. You may have to visit a gynecologist if in case you want to get yourself checked. There are tests, but ... Read Full »
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