HYMENOPLASTY OR FEMALE RE-VIRGINIZATION
The hymen is the mucous membrane that partially closes the entrance to the vagina, named after the god of marriage in classical Greek mythology, Hymenaios. . Embryologically, it is a membranous remnant at the junction of sino-vaginal bulb and mullerian ducts.it is a vestigial structure,but may have some role in protecting female infants from pelvic infections.It serves no known biological function in adults, and its rupture is of no medical consequence thus its repair has no direct medical benefit.
The hymen is a relatively bloodless membrane and it is unlikely to bleed significantly even if it is torn. Hymen may be torn during sexual intercourse, vigorous physical exercises such as cycling, use of tampons or a gynecological examination. Contrary some studies have noted intact hymen even in women who stated to have sexual intercourse.
Inspite of hymen being a medically irrelevant structure female seek hymenal repair or commonly called hymenoplasty because intact hymen is falsly held as a sign of virginity. Even though bleeding may be due to traumatic penentration causing vaginal mucosa tear Blood stained bed-sheets are expected on nuptial nights. they are vividly portrayed in popular cinema to represent bleeding from ruptured hymen on defloration. Unfortunately, in some cultures, the status has become emblematic of family honor and worth and the Koran states that a bride has to be a virgin, and according to the custom a woman found on her wedding night not to be virgin will be punished accordingly. These expectation has harmful repercussion on the woman which ranges from shame to honor killing thus young women sometimes go to great lengths to get their hymen repaired.
There is another class of this ultra modrem society who has their own fancy of getting surgery done purely for their pleasure. We have done hymenoplasty for couple who want ther 10th or 25th anniversary to be special. Some young couples ask for it before there first wedding night. Parents come with to be bride daughters for this procedure. We should understand that a request for repair of the hymen, whether ruptured in intercourse or not, is not necessarily a purely cosmetic choice analogous to breast enlargement and liposuction. It may serve purposes more worthy and protective than personal vanity. Any decision made by a competent woman regarding her own body and medical treatment should be respected.
We at surgiderma are performing hymenoplasty procedure succesfuly from past 10 years. It is a simple day care procedure and unlike arab countires it is legal to perform in india. Usually post operative recovery is smooth. It is advisable for surgery atleast 2 weeks before proposed sexual encounter The procedure can be repeated as many times as desired. Patients privacy will be duly respected.
Benefits of Hymenoplasty
Tightens up the hymen.
When the hymen is repaired, the woman will be able to feel more fullness during sexual intercourse.
Higher possibility of woman achieving an orgasm during sexual intercourse.
Restores a woman’s virginity before marriage for religious and cultural reasons.
Hymenoplasty protects the vagina from dirt, germs and bacteria.
Enhances sexual pleasure.
If hymen was ruptured due to non-sexual activity, hymen repair can restore the hymen to its virginal state.
Procedure is quick and painless.