Hymenotomy Treatment

A hymenotomy is a minimal surgical procedure, performed by qualified gynecologic surgeons under general anesthesia. During the procedure a healthcare provider makes small incisions in the hymen to remove excessive tissues that are causing gynecological health concerns in females.These concerns include difficulty while having sexual intercourse and irregular menstruation.

Hymenotomy treatment is generally done to resolve particular health concerns, such as reducing the thickness of hymen and opening of the hymen. Furthermore, a healthcare provider also recommend hymenotomy to treat various congenital conditions these include: 

• Microperforate Hymen: In this condition a hymen covers your whole vaginal opening except a tiny hole.
• Septate Hymen: Septate hymen is a condition when you experience an excessive piece of tissue, which looks like more than two hymen.
• Imperforate Hymen: Here your hymen completely covers your entire vagina.
• Cribriform Hymen: In this condition hymen has multiple holes.

What is Hymen? 

Hymen is a type of tissue that is responsible for keeping the reproductive system healthy. The main work of hymen is not known; however, medical experts reckon that it keeps the healthy bacteria alive in the female’s vagina and protects the vagina from outside unhealthy bacteria. When the hymen is affected by any cause, it creates problems during sex and the menstrual cycle in women.

The other definition of hymen is that it is a piece of tissue that covers part of the female’s vaginal opening. It is present at birth and changes with time due to hormonal imbalance. Hymen can be changed over time in many different situations, these include:

• Hymen tissue may get thick or swollen because of maternal hormones.
• The hymen may get thin, dry, or smooth due to Pre-puberty.
• Hymen may get more elastic due to the estrogen hormone.
• Over time it may tear as well due to performing activities like running, gymnastic, vigorous exercise, tampon insertion etc.

All these activities affect hymen conditions and cause various gynecological conditions including itching, discomfort, bleeding irregular periods, and a lot of pain during sex. Hence, women need to undergo the hymenotomy procedure in order to get rid of all these issues.

Cost of Hymenotomy Treatment

Hymenotomy treatment cost varies in different cities, however, it ranges from 20,000 to 90,000, depending on various factors, which are as follows:

• Location of the Hospital
• Doctors or surgeons’ expertise
• Procedure complexity
• Hospital’s other charges

Benefits of Hymenotomy Treatment

There are several benefits of the hymenotomy procedure, these are as follows:

• Uplift reproductive system health
• Support healthy sexual intercourse
• Reduce discomfort
• Support regular periods
• Reduce congenital conditions

Risk & Side Effects of Hymenotomy

Hymenotomy is a safe and minimal invasive procedure, however, it may pose risks and side effects in rare cases. These include:

• Discomfort
• Bleeding
• Infection
• UTI
• Scars
• Itching
• Foul- smelling discharge
• Pain
• Fever
• Difficulty during urination

Before & After Procedure of Hymenotomy 

A hymenotomy procedure is performed through following steps which are as follows:

• Before the procedure, a healthcare provider carefully examines the patient’s condition, medical history, and current medications, then proceed with the procedure.
• Firstly, a woman is asked to change or wear a medical gown to feel comfortable during the procedure.
• Then the doctors proceed for the procedure. It is performed by experienced gynecologic surgeons under general anesthesia after analyzing the whole condition of the patient.
• The operating surgeon then identifies the problem that is occurring in the hymen and takes further steps according to the condition.
• If he found excessive tissues then he made small incisions and cut down those excess tissues from the hymen. And then close the incisions through stitches.
• A woman may experience little bleeding after the procedure however, it is quite normal and may be resolved by the healthcare provider through specific medication.
• The recovery period requires a few days, and you can return to your normal activities.