Microperforate Hymen | Symptoms & Causes
What are the symptoms of microperforate hymen?
Common symptoms include:
- periods that last longer than the normal four to seven days
- inability to insert a tampon, or pain upon inserting one
- pain or bleeding during sexual intercourse when the hymen tears
What causes microperforate hymen?
A microperforate hymen occurs during embryological development when the hymenal tissue doesn't form properly. After a microperforate hymen is successfully removed or tears on its own, your daughter should have a normal sexual and reproductive life.
Microperforate Hymen | Diagnosis & Treatments
How is microperforate hymen diagnosed?
Usually, a microperforate hymen doesn't cause a problem until a girl's teenage years. During an examination, your daughter's gynecologist can confirm that there is extra tissue covering her hymen.
How is microperforate hymen treated?
Your daughter will undergo a minor surgical procedure to remove the microperforate hymen.