Can I Have Intact Hymen Inspite Of Masturbation?

Posted on Mon, 7 Apr 2014

Question: i am masterbuting for the last few years , so know i hve a doubt if i have a intact hymen

Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: masturbation would cause breaks Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic The hymen can vary from one female to the next, it varies in shape , thickness and form. The hymen is not completely intact in any female who has started the menstrual cycle because some perforation would be necessary for the period blood to come out of the uterus. In terms of masturbation, yes, this can cause perforations in the hymen. Other things can cause breaks as well including the use of tampons. It can also be broken or torn by non sexual activity such as bicycle riding, horse back riding, dance. During the first sexual activity , the partner does not know if he has perforated the hymen but since the lady is newly active the vaginal opening would be narrow or tight. I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (37 minutes later)

I hve attached some of my images , can you tell by watching them

Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer: no attachment seen Detailed Answer: HI At the moment, the questions is not showing up any attached images. I am sorry. I have sent off an email to customer service but you can consider , if possible, contacting them as well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (53 minutes later)

Reports uploaded. Thanks,

Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer: most present with perforation Detailed Answer: HI On reviewing the 3 images you've sent, the hymen is still present but with a small central perforation which would be expected at your age and with a history of masturbation. Important the hymen cannot be completely intact because then a doctor would have to make a slit to allow menstrual blood to flow. Before starting sexual intimacy most of the hymen is still present with a small vaginal opening. It would then go with sexual activity and delivery of children. Yours is present with an opening. A partner would not know if it is present or not Please feel free to ask anything else if you wish

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (2 days later)

hello doctor , are you sure most of my hymen is present , most present with perforation does it mean some part of the hymen is dammaged? its my last querry to you thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer: present with a hole in center Detailed Answer: HI A perforation is a hole. The hymen is present but there is a perforation/hole within the hymen.The perforation is central and small. No hymen, even with no history of masturbation can be completely intact by adulthood. This would actually cause the problems with menstruation mentioned above (the blood needs to leave the body during the period , a completely intact hymen would stop this and would need treatment). Hope this relieves your fears If it does not and it is possible that you can let me know why this is worrying you, I may be able to reassure you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar