Imperforate Hymen Quiz
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Learn more about Imperforate hymen
Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
What is imperforate hymen?
The hymen is a layer that covers most of the vaginal opening. In this condition, the hymen completely covers the opening. This prevents menstrual products from leaving the body during periods.
Symptoms of imperforate hymen
Lower abdominal pain
Abdominal pain that occurs in regular intervals
Questions your doctor may ask to check for imperforate hymen
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose imperforate hymen
Do you have pain in the lower part of your abdomen (stomach)?
Does your abdominal (stomach) pain come and go?
Treatment for imperforate hymen
Treatment is with a minor surgery. A small incision is made in the hymen, allowing menstrual fluid to drain properly. Patients may be given antibiotics to prevent infection while the wound heals.
Diseases related to Imperforate hymen
References
Abdelrahman HM, Feloney MP. Imperforate Hymen. 2022 Jul 11. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan–. PMID: 32809411.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560576/
Marzuillo P, Guarino S, Apicella A, La Manna A. Imperforate hymen. Turk J Urol. 2017 Mar;43(1):102-103. doi: 10.5152/tud.2017.05695. Epub 2017 Mar 1. PMID: 28270960; PMCID: PMC5330262.
https://www.turkishjournalofurology.com/en/imperforate-hymen-133003
Lee KH, Hong JS, Jung HJ, Jeong HK, Moon SJ, Park WH, Jeong YM, Song SW, Suk Y, Son MJ, Lim JJ, Shin JI. Imperforate Hymen: A Comprehensive Systematic Review. J Clin Med. 2019 Jan 7;8(1):56. doi: 10.3390/jcm8010056. PMID: 30621064; PMCID: PMC6352236.
https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/8/1/56
Reviewed By:
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
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National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan