The hymen is located between the vaginal vestibule and the vagina. It is ring-shaped with a hole in the middle and a small number of nerves and blood vessels in the surrounding tissue. Generally, the hymen can be seen by gently opening the labia majora, and it may be broken if you are not careful. Many men are concerned about the membrane on their wives. What is the function of the hymen? How to repair it after it breaks.

What are the functions of the hymen?

The hymen is deep in the vagina and will slowly move outward as you age. The hymen protects the vaginal environment and also protects the reproductive organs. In some people, tears appear before menstruation, which facilitates the flow of menstrual blood. But for men, the wife’s hymen is very important, so hymen repair surgery is favored by many people.

What are the common hymen repair surgeries?

1. Hymen repair surgery

After the hymen is destroyed, a ring of residual tissue can be left, which is called hymen residue. The degree of damage is different, and the remaining hymen is also very different. If the damage is not serious and you just want to repair it, you can choose hymen repair surgery. Just choose a regular hospital to sew the hymen stumps together, and there will be obvious traces of surgery. Although it is a minor surgery, it does bring some risks, such as anesthesia, local bleeding, and surrounding damage. After the surgery, scars will form and the hymen will become slightly tough, making intercourse difficult.

2. Artificial hymen

The hymen has been severely damaged and cannot be repaired at all. At this time, you can consider using the vaginal mucosa itself. The vaginal mucosa has a certain degree of ductility and elasticity. Just put a layer of mucosa together and sew it together to form an artificial hymen. It can usually be completed in 30 minutes, with almost no physical discomfort. You can have sex after one week of rest. However, this type of surgery also carries certain risks, which may make intercourse difficult.

3. Replace hymen

Nowadays, the development of biological materials is very rapid. Artificial hymen has been widely used on women. The artificial hymen is implanted in its original position and can be absorbed by itself in just a few months to form a hymen.

Warm reminder

Not all women are suitable for hymen repair surgery. Those with inflammation of the vulva and vagina must be completely cured before having surgery, and they must avoid menstrual periods. Before surgery, you need to check the development of the vulva to see if the hymen is ruptured and where it is, and whether there is inflammation or eczema. In addition, laboratory tests, blood routine and secretion smear tests are also required. The surgery needs to be scheduled from after menstruation to 10 days before menstruation, and the vagina and perineum should be washed two days before surgery. After the hymen repair surgery, you need to follow the doctor's instructions for a follow-up visit. You cannot squat within half a month, and you need to sit or half-squat when going to the toilet.