Hymen imperforate

Hymen
• The hymen is a membrane thatsurrounds or partially covers the
external vaginal opening
• The effect of sexual intercourse on the hymen are variable :
• If the hymen is sufficiently elastic, it may return to nearly its original
condition.
• In other cases, there may be remnants, or it may appear completely absent
after repeated penetration.
• Additionally, the hymen may be lacerated by disease, injury, medical
examination, masturbation or physical exercise.
• For these reasons, the state of the hymen is not a conclusive indicator of
virginity.
Types of Hymen
1. Normal hymen: This is the most common hymen type among women, in which it takes
the shape of a half moon covering the vagina partially.
2. Microperforate hymen: That's when the hymen covers the whole vagina with only a small
opening.
3. Septate hymen: The type of hymen where the membrane has two openings instead of
one.
4. Cribriform Hymen: Characterized by small holes that allow menstrual fluid to flow out of
vagina.
5. Imperforate hymen: This is when the hymen covers the entire vaginal area with no
openings at all. This type is usually detected at an early age, as it causes a constant
abdominal pain, and it usually requires a surgical treatment. Due to its nature, menstrual
blood can't flow out which causes that pain, and that's why that case needs a medical
examination