Hymen - what is it, rupture of the hymen

The hymen is a delicate and thin fold of mucous membrane located at the entrance to the vagina. The shape of the hymen, and actually the opening leading to the vagina, is different, so we can talk, for example, about a serrated, fleshy or lobed hymen. The hymen is a natural protective barrier for the vagina and is usually pierced during the first intercourse. This is called defloration, often accompanied by bleeding. Currently, it is possible to restore the hymen during the hymenoplasty procedure.

1. What is the hymen?

The hymen is a thin fold of mucous membrane that protects against bacteria and germs that can enter the vagina and infect the genital tract. There is an opening in the center of the hymen through which vaginal secretions, mucus and other substances exit. The hymen does not protect against sperm and there is a high risk of failure even the first time. Therefore, even during the onset of sexual activity, it is imperative to use contraceptives. The size and shape of the hymen opening varies, so you can talk about the hymen:

• annular;
• crescent;
• toothed;
• bladed;
• fleshy;
• impulse.

Depth of the hymen of course, for each woman it is different, but, as experts say, it is located on the border of the vestibule and the vagina.

2. Rupture of the hymen

It was for the first time shrouded in culture with many myths and legends. Sexual initiation is what all young people talk about, sharing information about it, read on Internet portals or heard from older friends. Legends about the hymen (lat. hymen) are also inherent in the myth of the first time. All women wonder hymen puncture Is it painful or does it always bleed? Does it stop immediately after the first intercourse or does it last for several days like normal menstrual bleeding? Many women perceive the hymen as a symbol of purity, something extraordinary that they want to offer the man of their choice. Well, the perforation of the hymen, called defloration, occurs as a result of coital intercourse, when the penis is inserted into the vagina. This is always accompanied by a little bleeding, which stops immediately after intercourse. This is the result of a rupture of a thin fold, that is, the hymen. However, the resulting pain is the result of muscle tension, and not the actual rupture of the hymen. Tension, in turn, arises from the nervousness and stress that occurs during the first sexual intercourse. Sometimes the hymen is so tightly fused (has a very small opening) that it is impossible to break it during intercourse, and then medical intervention is required. If, on the other hand, the hymen is not fully developed, it can be damaged by misuse of a tampon, intense exercise, or masturbation.

Modern achievements in plastic surgery allow restoration of the hymen. This procedure is called hymenoplasty and consists in tucking the mucosa, its subsequent stretching and suturing.

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