Q: how to get a hymenectomy?

Depends: Dpe\\epends upon the age of the patient. If a minor (under 18 years) see a pediatric surgeon. If adult see an ob/gyn.

Question 1

what is a hymenectomy?

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Surgery: incision or partial excision of hymen to relieve obstruction to menses flow  or stricture at vaginal opening.

Question 2

how to get a hymenectomy?

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Depends: Dpe\epends upon the age of the patient. If a minor (under 18 years) see a pediatric surgeon. If adult see an ob/gyn.

Question 3

when is a hymenectomy done?

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Several reasons: Hymenectomy can be done when one has an imperforate hymen (closed or fused). It also can be done when hymen hypertrophy is present to prevent bleeding. It is done under general anesthesia. Usually as an outpatient procedure.

Question 4

when is a hymenectomy needed?

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If abnormal: If hymen is imperforate it will allow mebnses to flow instead of backing up and causing intense abdominal pain with each cycle. In the event of hypertrophy it can prevent bleeding from laceration of the labial artery during intercourse.

Question 5

how much can a hymenectomy hurt?

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Minimal: Postoperative discomfort would be minimal and then only for a few days.

Question 6

what are some reasons for hymenectomy?

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Several: If hymen is fused or closed and it should be patent. Or if hymen is hypertrophied.

Question 7

who is a candidate for a  hymenectomy?

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No mentrual flow?: Often girls at age 12-13 are starting to have their period--often about same time or a bit earlier than mom when she had it. So, say if by 16-17 and having symptoms of period without the flow, then likely imperated hymen is there. A simple speculum exam by your doc/nurse can tell you this--and a simple incision is often adequate. There r other causes of no period. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 8

how fast is recovery after  a hymenectomy?

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Short: Most discomfort  resolves in just a few days.

Question 9

i s it possible to have a partial hymenectomy?

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Yes: The operation is more properly called a hymenotomy. When a baby girl is born with an imperforate or fused hymen, vaginal secretions have no access to drain. They collect and distend the vagina. As the girl gets older at about the time menses would start she will have episodic lower abdominal pain/ it will come monthly. Exam will reveal a bulging hymen that needs to be opened to allow normal functi.

Question 10

what is the procedure involved in a hymenectomy?

Accepted Answer

2 Types procedures: A hymenectomy is the removal of the hymen, a hymenotomy is the opening of a hymen.

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