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Im not sure if i have a imperforate hymen even though i have a normal period i cant insert anything inside, do i go to a gynecologist to get diagnosed? and will they suggest a surgeon to fix it?

Q: im not sure if i have a imperforate hymen even though i have a normal period i cant insert anything inside, do i go to a gynecologist to get diagnosed? and will they suggest a surgeon to fix it?

: If you have normal menses, you do not have an imperforate hymen, period. Some women have thicker hymen tissue than others and may need it surgically opened before they can enjoy vaginal sex. An OBGYN would be where I would send a patient to sort this out.

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If you have normal menses, you do not have an imperforate hymen, period. Some women have thicker hymen tissue than others and may need it surgically opened before they can enjoy vaginal sex. An OBGYN would be where I would send a patient to sort this out.

Answered 3/5/2023

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A member asked:

Im not sure if i have a imperforate hymen even though i have a normal period i cant insert anything inside, do i go to a gynecologist to get diagnosed? and will they suggest a surgeon to fix it?

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