The hymen is between the Vulval vestibule and the vagina. It is circular, with holes in the middle. There are a few nerves and blood vessels in the surrounding tissues. Generally speaking, as long as you gently open the size of the labia, you can see the hymen, and if you don't pay attention, it may rupture. Many men care about their wives' membranes. What is the function of the hymen? How should it be repaired after rupture?
What is the function of the hymen?
The hymen is located deep in the vagina and gradually moves outward with age. Hymen can protect the vaginal environment, but also can protect the reproductive organs. Some people open their mouths before menstruation, which helps blood flow during menstruation. But for men, the wife's hymen is very important, so hymen repair surgery is popular among many people.
What are common hymen repair surgeries?
1. Hymen repair
After the hymen is damaged, a circle of residual tissue can be left behind, which is called hymen residue. The degree of damage varies greatly, and the residual hymen also varies greatly. If the damage is not severe and you want to repair it, you can choose hymen repair surgery. Choose a regular hospital to suture the residual end of the hymen, and obvious surgical marks can be found. Although it is a minor surgery, it can bring risks such as anesthesia, local bleeding, and peripheral damage. After the surgery, scars will form, and the hymen will be slightly tough, making it difficult to have sexual intercourse.
2. Artificial hymen
The hymen is severely damaged and cannot be repaired. At this point, it is possible to consider utilizing the vaginal mucosa itself. The vaginal mucosa has a certain degree of ductility and elasticity, and can be sutured together to form an artificial hymen. It usually takes 30 minutes to complete and there is almost no discomfort in the body. After the surgery, you can rest for a week and have sex. But such surgeries also have certain risks, which may lead to difficulties in sexual intercourse.
3. Replacing the hymen
Nowadays, the development of biomaterials is very rapid, and artificial hymens have been widely used in women. The artificially made hymen is implanted in its original position and can be absorbed by itself within a few months, forming a hymen.
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Not all women are suitable for hymen repair surgery. Patients with vulvar and vaginal inflammation must undergo surgery after the condition is completely cured, while avoiding menstrual periods. Before surgery, it is necessary to check the development of the external genitalia, check the location of hymen rupture, whether there is inflammation or eczema. In addition, laboratory tests, blood routine tests, and secretion smear tests are also required. The surgery must be performed from after menstruation to 10 days before menstruation, and the vagina and perineum must be cleaned 2 days before the surgery. After hymen repair surgery, it is necessary to follow the doctor's instructions for further consultation. You cannot squat for half a month, and you must sit or squat when going to the bathroom.