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So What, Exactly, Is the Hymen, and What Does It Do?



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An imperforate hymen is a condition in which the hymen covers the entire opening of the vagina , sealing it shut. The condition is a congenital disorder, meaning that it's something a girl is born with. No one knows why it happens. The hymen is a thin membrane that usually covers part of the opening of the vagina.


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The hymen is a thin piece of mucosal tissue that surrounds or partially covers the external vaginal opening. It forms part of the vulva , or external genitalia , and is similar in structure to the vagina. In children, a common appearance of the hymen is crescent -shaped, although many shapes are possible. During puberty , estrogen causes the hymen to change in appearance and become very elastic. The hymen can rip or tear during first penetrative intercourse , which usually results in pain and, sometimes, mild temporary bleeding or spotting.



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