A member asked:

Can it be dangerous to have sexual intercourse if you have a septate hymen in case the band of tissue snaps?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Septate hymen: Septate hymen is a band of tissue at the middle which creates two openings into the vagina. Most people with septate hymen have difficulty inserting a tampoon or difficulty with removal after expansion with blood. Sexual intercourse can usually tear the extra tissue and may have minor bleeding. Patient can undergo a minor surgery to remove the band of tisse.

Answered 8/23/2017

574 views

Thank

Dangerous ? = no: This thin band of tissue will break and bleed just as most women would do when a hymen tears during their 1st intercourse. There would be discomfort ( as it would anyway) but bleeding is minor and stops on its own. If the issue bothers you a doc could cut that bridge with a minor procedure.

Answered 3/22/2020

574 views

Thank

Related Questions