What is imperforate hymen?

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Imperforate hymen is an uncommon congenital developmental defect of female reproductive organs. In short, hymen atresia refers to the absence of a hole in the hymen of a patient. Generally, at the age of 12 or 13, when menstruation comes for the first time, the blood flow does not come out and accumulates in the vagina to form congestion. Menstrual blood is not coagulation, and sometimes the uterus bulge up, resulting in pain - such patients will generally go to the hospital to see the emergency. What is imperforate hymen? Let's talk about it

What is imperforate hymen?

Delayed menarche: under normal circumstances, women's menarche occurs at the age of 12-14. If they suffer from hymen atresia, women will have delayed menarche or no menarche after puberty.

Periodic abdominal pain: because of hymen atresia, resulting in hematocele, resulting in gradually aggravating periodic abdominal pain. There is a mass in the lower abdomen: the mass can be felt in the lower abdomen and increases month by month.

Hymen outward bulge: check visible hymen outward bulge, the surface is purple blue, no vaginal opening. Urinary symptoms: severe constipation, frequent urination or urinary retention, constipation, and anal swelling * symptoms of urinary system.

matters needing attention

Surgical treatment: adolescent surgery to remove hymen is the best, at this time the production of estrogen can promote vulvar healing. If the young girl does not have symptoms, she can not deal with it temporarily. * if the vaginal secretion is retained, the hymen should be cut.