Question 1

can the hymen break due to recurrent yeast infections? yeast infections affect hymen?

Accepted Answer

No, but...: No, but it doesn't matter. Treat the yeast. Don't worry about the hymen. Usually, only in cases of alleged sexual assault upon girls and women do we physicians engage in the careful examination of hymens, collecting evidence of physical damage to be used later in courts of law. In normal everyday life, people should not be "checking hymens" nor thinking about whether they are broken or not broken.

Question 2

can hymen get swollen or break due to yeast infections? does yeast infections affect intact hymen? i am a virgin.

Accepted Answer

It shouldn't: No, yeast infections should not cause damage to the hymen, even if it gets swollen.

Question 3

can vaginal yeast infections break the hymen?

Accepted Answer

No, but...: No, but it doesn't matter. Treat the yeast. Don't worry about the hymen. Usually, only in cases of alleged sexual assault upon girls and women do we physicians engage in the careful examination of hymens, collecting evidence of physical damage to be used later in courts of law. In normal everyday life, people should not be "checking hymens" nor thinking about whether they are broken or not broken.

Question 4

i have white lines on my hymen, i'm a virgin. are those tears or what? i know ther are not infections. what are those extending white lines

Accepted Answer

Physical exam: Questions like this require a physical exam. The doctor will need you to point out what you're referring to and then the doctor can tell you whether or not it is normal.

Question 5

do you only get yeast infection if you have broken your hymen?

Accepted Answer

No: Yeast infections can occur in virgins. The can be caused by moisture (wearing wet bathing suits, gym clothes), tight jeans or spandex, diabetes, etc.

Question 6

i've been to the hospital concerning my virginal infection but they said they couldn't help me out since my hymen is not broken, what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Medical Care: One would not go to the hospital or emergency room for a simple vaginal infection. One should go to a gynecologist or a family physician.  I am not sure why the hospital told you they could not test you.  There are more infections than those that are caught during sexual intercourse. I would wish for you access to a good gynecologist.

Question 7

whenever i get a yeast infection i have light pink, choppy, string-like flesh spill out of the bottom of my vaginal opening. it does not cause pain. rather, its alarming to see. is this my hymen or cancer? i have had a child?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It is unlikely to be remnant of hymen or cancer. You may have mild prolapse of vaginal tissue. The proposed prolapse and yeast infections may be related. It would be useful to consult your gynecologist for an evaluation.
Get HPV vaccine.
Wish you good health!

Question 8

can yeast infection cause swelling in hymen? can vaginal candidiasis affect hymen? i am virgin.

Accepted Answer

Yeast infection: Yes and yes as an answer to both your question. Purchase antifungal cream available over the counter, twice daily

Question 9

had a vaginal ultrasound when i was really young. i kept getting kidney infections,so they had to check me. they put me to sleep, is my hymen broken?

Accepted Answer

Probably: If you had a transvaginal ultrasound, probably yes.

Question 10

what does a hymen do?does it protect girls from infections?and if a girl loses her virginity they might get infected more easily?

Accepted Answer

Girl anatomy: The hymen is a tissue near the entrance of the vagina that is present until a girl has intercourse. The hymen does not protect a girl from infection. It does not get infected due to sexually activity.

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Can the hymen break due to recurrent yeast infections? yeast infections affect hymen?

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Can hymen get swollen or break due to yeast infections? does yeast infections affect intact hymen? i am a virgin.

A member asked:

Can vaginal yeast infections break the hymen?

A member asked:

I have white lines on my hymen, i'm a virgin. are those tears or what? i know ther are not infections. what are those extending white lines

A member asked:

Do you only get yeast infection if you have broken your hymen?

A member asked:

I've been to the hospital concerning my virginal infection but they said they couldn't help me out since my hymen is not broken, what do i do?

A member asked:

Whenever i get a yeast infection i have light pink, choppy, string-like flesh spill out of the bottom of my vaginal opening. it does not cause pain. rather, its alarming to see. is this my hymen or cancer? i have had a child?

A member asked:

Can yeast infection cause swelling in hymen? can vaginal candidiasis affect hymen? i am virgin.

A member asked:

Had a vaginal ultrasound when i was really young. i kept getting kidney infections,so they had to check me. they put me to sleep, is my hymen broken?

A member asked:

What does a hymen do?does it protect girls from infections?and if a girl loses her virginity they might get infected more easily?

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