Female genitalia, a small area in the body, but with many significant problems. One of them is, “What should I do, doctor? I want to go back to being a young girl, as if I am still a virgin.” The answer is, don’t worry, because modern medical technology can definitely do it. Let’s get to know this clearly with Dr. Wanchat Komol, Obstetrician and Gynecologist specializing in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Women’s Health Center, Phyathai 2 Hospital
What is the hymen and what is its function?
It is the vaginal wall that thickens. It does not have a very clear function, but generally helps protect against germs or foreign substances entering the vagina.
What are the common hymen problems?
- True medical condition found in young age is an imperforate hymen, which appears as a completely closed membrane.
This causes problems at menstruation age, where there is no menstrual flow or it cannot flow out, leading to blood accumulation in the vagina
and uterine cavity, causing abdominal pain. Surgery to cut the hymen is required. - Social and cultural beliefs that consider the hymen as an indicator of virginity, which is the belief that if it is torn, it means not virgin. However, this is a misconception because the hymen can be torn from various activities such as exercising, running, walking, or acrobatics, using tampons, as well as sexual intercourse. The hymen can tear not only from sexual intercourse.
What is the purpose of hymen repair?
Mostly, it occurs in societies and cultures where an examination is required before marriage. The only way to repair the hymen is surgery to reconstruct the hymen, making it appear as if it has never been torn by stitching it together, serving as proof of a woman’s virginity before marriage.
Benefits of hymen repair
Mostly beneficial psychologically, fulfilling the feeling of still having a hymen, feeling youthful, and gaining confidence.
It enhances sexual feelings psychologically during intercourse.
Hymenoplasty: How is hymen repair surgery different from general surgery?
It is hymen repair performed by specialists. The advantages include a short recovery time, no hospital stay, and no need for stitch removal.
Wound care mostly involves good healing, minimal pain, no post-operative problems, and safety for the vagina.
Dr. Wanchat Komol
Obstetrician and Gynecologist specializing in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Women’s Health Center, Phyathai 2 Hospital
