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Can you tell what kind of hymen you have (imperforate etc) by just looking at your vaginal hole?
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Not usually: But you can tell by digitally examining that area. You are old enough to have an exam an pap smear.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes,close inspection: Hynens come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Some women bleed with first intercourse; some not. Some stretch; some not. Imperforate hymen means "...No opening" if you menstruate, your hymen is not imperforate (meaning "...Closed...".
Answered 4/10/2018
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