Hymen Repair is a surgical procedure in which the vagina is sutured around the opening to give a realistic impression of virginity.
BEST CANDIDATES FOR THIS SURGERY
For women who, living in those societies where virginity is highly prized, find themselves in a difficult and embarrassing situation.
RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS
- Bleeding: This is very rare.
- Pain and soreness: There will be some soreness with some discomfort for a few days on coughing, lifting or any activity that caused muscles contraction.
- Urinary retention: Swelling in the vagina can affect the urethra and possibly cause the urinary outflow tube to obstruct.
- Sexual intercourse: You can have sexual intercourse only is soreness has settled, usually it takes about a weeks after surgery.
- Infection: Uncommon, but if it occurs and there is a discharge that persists for more than a few days contact your surgeon.
THE SURGERY
An absorbable suture around the opening of the vagina and repair tear in the hymen if any of it remains.
AFTER SURGERY
Many patients may experience discomfort due soreness. This is a very sensitive part of your body so discomfort is natural, but you will be given instruction to keep the area clean and dry to avoid infection.
Sexual intercourse usually can be resumed when there is no more soreness and discomfort. However, is soreness and / or discharge has not settled contact your surgeon.
Avoid housekeeping work and lifting heavy weight for at least a week.
