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Can a vaginal septum cause pain? and is it the same thing as a hymen?

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Different,: Hymen is a partial septum at the vaginal opening, commonly torn with first vaginal intercourse. A septum can be higher and cross ways or inline with vaginal canal. If tearing could cause pain.

Answered 4/28/2020

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