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17 year old been sexually active but has thick band of tissue on bottom right opening of vagina. can stick finger through it and pull but hurts. ?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Partial Hymen: This is probably a partially intact hymen. It can be repaired easily by a gynecologist.

Answered 12/31/2015

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A member asked:

17 year old been sexually active but has thick band of tissue on bottom right opening of vagina. can stick finger through it and pull but hurts. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

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