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Can a general doctor tell if my hymen is intact through manual examination? or is a gynecologist the only one who can tell?

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Depends: Gyns have the most experience with pelvic exams but any doctor that does routine pelvic exams can do an exam to visualize the hymen. The problem is that not all virgins have a hymen. So the absence of a hymen doesn't prove anything. Its not really a good test to establish virginity. Best wishes!

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Why do you ask?: Only you know whether you have had intercourse or have been penetrated otherwise. Many women who have never had intercourse do not have a classic hymen. Many women who have had intercourse -- and some who are pregnant -- have an intact hymen. If this exam is required prior to marriage in your culture, you have my sympathy -- and world ethical standards condemn "physician certification of virgins."

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Hymen: Hi, a well trained general internist should be able to make that determination.

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See gynecologist: The general doctor should be able to telli f hymen is intact or not .If you are worried about it and want to be sure better get examined by gynecologist . That will be more satisfactory .wish you good luck

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