Suggest Ways To Determine The Presence Of Intact Hymen

Posted on Fri, 18 Jul 2014

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Question : I have been masturbating a lot in the past few years but never had any sexual intercourse. I would like to check if my hymen is intact or not. I have provided some photos and I hope they are enough. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It's partially intact

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Dear Ms XXXXXXX

Thanks for providing clinical photograph.
Going by the clinical photograph the hymen is not even and appears to be ragged which could be possibly either due to digital insertion or digital pressure.
For a layman it would appear to be intact, only an expert will be able to pick it up by visual examination alone that it's partially ruptured.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak XXXXXXX
MBBS, MS, MCh

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (22 minutes later)

So will I bleed during insertion? I have entered anything inside. How did it get ruptured?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Depends on elasticity of hymen

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings

When there is complete rupture of hymen it is usually associated with bleeding.
It also depends on elasticity of hymen. Hymen which is very elastic may just stretch but not tear.
Exact assessment is possible by clinical examination.
It would be very helpful if you could share your concern over this issue in detail.

Awaiting your response

Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (51 minutes later)

Thank you Dr XXXXXXX

I would like to check if my hymen is ruptured or intact. I used to masturbate but never inserted any objects into my vagina. If it is partially ruptured then does this mean it is still intact? Can I still be considered a virgin? what could have caused this partially intact hymen without sexual intercourse.

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Still be considered as virgin

Detailed Answer:
Hi
It does mean there is still hymen present.
Partial rupture could also occur due to other causes like digital pressure or some other activity.

From the appearance you can still be considered as virgin

Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad