Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried about it affecting my fertility, and I'm also extremely sensitive to cold and coldness. How can I determine if my hymen is broken?Doctor's answer:
If you're worried about the hymen tearing, you can check it yourself. Here's how to observe the hymen: stand in front of a mirror with your legs slightly raised and spread apart, ensuring your outer labia are fully separated. After separating your inner labia with your hands, you'll see a small opening at the vaginal opening. This is the hymen opening. The hymen is the slightly raised ring of tissue surrounding the opening, connecting to the vaginal canal. A torn hymen opening will have a split or tear, usually caused by sexual intercourse or inserting something into the vagina. It's best to have a gynecological examination at a hospital to confirm.