HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Hi, I Was Told Yesterday By The Obgyn That My

hi, I was told yesterday by the obgyn that my daughter had a membrane that was basically closing her vagina not allowing her to use a tampon. I was told that it has to be surgically removed by a ped's obgyn. Have you heard of this and if so what is the surgical process
Tue, 2 Sep 2014
Report Abuse
Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

How old is your daughter? This, though rare, can be observed in adolescent at the start of menses. This is called imperforate hymen. This means that there is no opening in the hymen that can allow menstrual flow to the exterior. It is no major surgery. It would simply consist in making an opening on the hymen. Minor with no major risk and complications are very rare.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarification if need be.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Hi, I Was Told Yesterday By The Obgyn That My

Hi and thank you so much for this query. How old is your daughter? This, though rare, can be observed in adolescent at the start of menses. This is called imperforate hymen. This means that there is no opening in the hymen that can allow menstrual flow to the exterior. It is no major surgery. It would simply consist in making an opening on the hymen. Minor with no major risk and complications are very rare. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarification if need be.