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A member asked:

How do you know if your hymen broke? i'm a virgin, never had sex before? but i'm just curious because i recently saw dotting of blood when i wasn't on my period.

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Dr. John Wigneswaran answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Suggestion: The best way to find out is to have an examination by your ob/gyn.

Answered 2/20/2015

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