Patient's question:
NoDoctor's answer:
You can use a mirror to observe this method for examining the hymen. With your legs slightly raised and spread apart in front of the mirror, try to fully separate your outer labia. After separating the small labia with your hands, you will see a small opening at the vaginal opening, which is the hymen opening. The opening is connected to the vagina around its edges, with a slightly raised center part being the hymen. A torn hymen opening has a split edge, which is caused by stretching during sexual intercourse or when inserting something into the vagina.