Patient's question:
[Age-related condition description: Please ask the doctor to examine the integrity of the hymen. The doctor used their fingers to touch the hymen and pressed it down further, asking if it hurt. I said it did. Past treatment history and effectiveness: No treatment has been administered. Desired assistance: Could you please confirm if this examination method is correct? Will it cause me any harm, such as reducing the elasticity of the hymen permanently after each compression?Doctor's answer:
The hymen is a thin layer of connective tissue covering the vaginal opening, with a central hole of varying shapes to facilitate the flow of menstrual blood. It is richly supplied with blood vessels and contains a small number of nerves. During the first sexual experience, most people may experience a small amount of bleeding and pain.If you are undergoing a gynecological examination in a regular hospital, you can rest assured. The hymen itself serves no other function, and this type of examination and pressure will not affect its elasticity. You will not suffer any loss, so you can be completely at ease. You can also search for more knowledge about the hymen on Baidu to learn more and feel more reassured.