How is Hymen Stitching Done?

While hymen rupture is a situation that can become a very important problem, especially in marriages or in the domestic situations of single women, these tears, which may occur due to masturbation, sexual intercourse or a physical blow to the genital area, can be stitched permanently or temporarily and thus repaired.

Especially about hymenoplasty, which is an operation frequently preferred by women for various reasons,How is hymen stitching done?The answer to the question is very curious. This surgical method, which is a solution for hymen repair, must first be performed by a doctor who is experienced and specialized in this field, so it is necessary to be very careful when choosing a doctor.

Permanent hymen stitching operation is a procedure performed with local anesthesia. For this reason, the operation can be completed in a short time without people feeling any pain or suffering during the operation. Approximately 20 minutes after the area is anesthetized, permanent hymen stitching is completed.

There are three different operating techniques that can be applied for this operation. These;

• Flap method
• Primary repair method with vaginal tightening
• Microsurgery method

While flap and microsurgery methods are the most commonly used methods among these methods, it is also possible to perform both operations simultaneously to get rid of the wide vaginal structure and to stitch the hymen.

With the flap method, one of these techniques, the vaginal tissue lost after the membrane is disrupted is removed and the operation is performed in this way, thus creating sufficient tissue for the hymen.

In this operation, a hymen connected to the ceiling wall of the vagina is created for permanent hymen suturing, and thus the operation is completed.Comments of those who had hymen stitchedWhile it is quite positive, the recovery period after this operation is 4-6 weeks.

What is Permanent Hymenoplasty?

As we mentioned above, permanent hymen transplantation is a medical procedure performed after loss of hymen due to various reasons. at this pointWhat is permanent hymen transplantation?This question is often asked by girls who are faced with this situation.

In genital aesthetic applications, the decision is not only based on appearance expectations; Functional complaints should be evaluated together with the impact on sexual life and the patient's realistic expectations [1][2].

Permanent hymen transplantation is preferred because the loss of hymen, especially at a young age, causes many negative aspects socially and psychologically.

During permanent hymen repair, which is performed under local anesthesia, this procedure is completed without the patient feeling any pain, and as a result of the procedure, an artificial hymen is created and attached to the vaginal wall.

Thus, bleeding occurs during sexual intercourse at the end of the procedure and it is not understood that this stitching is artificial.

In particular, permanent hymen transplantation has a higher success rate than the methods performed in this field, and thanks to this procedure, it maintains its durability for the desired period of time. In other words, even if a period of 1 or 10 years has passed after permanent hymen transplantation, there will be no bleeding until the first intercourse.

Permanent hymen repair, which is among the hymen transplantation methods, is generally a preferred surgical method when sexual intercourse will take place for 30 days or more after marriage. Especially temporary hymen stitchingSince it gives results in a short time, permanent hymen stitching is usually performed when a long process is required. However, in cases of marriages or sexual intercourse that will take place in a shorter period of time,temporary hymen stitchingis preferred.

Can it be understood that permanent hymen transplantation has been performed?

Generally, young women who consider having a hymen repair operation are the mostIs it clear that a permanent hymen has been stitched?They are curious about the answer to the question. In particular, the fact that this procedure is carried out due to social pressure creates pressure to understand whether this transaction can be carried out later.

In preoperative counseling, normal anatomical diversity, healing process, scar, change in sensation, and the possibility of revision should be clearly discussed [1][2].

It is not possible to understand whether the hymen has been stitched depending on any factor, especially pregnancy follow-up, blood tests, MRI, birth or ultrasound. However, the fact that this procedure is performed is a situation that is understood only by the gynecologist and obstetrician as a result of the hymen examination performed before sexual intercourse. In other words, unless such an examination is made, it is not possible to be understood by any outside person or by any process.

Hymenoplasty, also known as hymenoplasty among the public, is the process of suturing and renewing this area, called hymenoplasty, and this procedure is considered a surgical operation.

The operation name, which comes from the region called Hymen, is a procedure performed in two different ways, either permanently or temporarily.

Hymen integrity, also called virginity, is considered very important, especially in some societies, and sometimes appears as an effective factor on marriage. In this case, temporary red membrane planting is preferred when the marriage date is close, while it is preferred for distant marriage dates.permanent hymen transplantationoperation is preferred.

When should sexual intercourse occur after permanent hymen transplantation?

Young women who have permanent hymen transplantation usuallyWhen can we have intercourse after permanent hymen transplantation?They often wonder the answer to the question.

Choice of surgical or non-surgical application; It should be personalized according to examination findings, tissue structure, birth history and the person's complaint [1][3].

At this point it's actually permanenthymen plantingAfterwards, it is very important to act on some issues according to the doctor's advice and recommendations. It is especially important to carry out the mandatory examinations on time after the procedure, and it is not recommended to have sexual intercourse within 4 to 6 weeks after the procedure is completed. After the 6-week period, the person can have sexual intercourse whenever he wants.

References

• [1] ACOG - Elective Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery- Expert opinion for consultancy, expectation management and ethical evaluation in genital plastic surgery.
• [2] RCOG - Ethical considerations in relation to female genital cosmetic surgery- Ethical and clinical evaluation principles in female genital aesthetic applications.
• [3] ISSWSH - Patient resources- Patient resources about women's sexual health and genital area complaints.