Imperforate Hymen: A Report of a Case With Classical Signs

Overview

Journal Cureus

Specialty Biomedical Engineering

Date 2024 Apr 12

PMID 38606216

Authors

Rasika D Zade

Amruta Choudhary

Saunitra A Inamdar

Nandkishor J Bankar

Mugdha Junghari

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Abstract

An imperforate hymen (IH) is a condition where the hymen, which is a thin membrane that partially covers the vaginal opening, completely obstructs the vaginal canal. This condition is associated with problems such as pelvic mass, cyclical abdominal discomfort, and difficulty in urination. The occurrence of IH is quite rare, with an incidence of only one in 1000-10,000 women worldwide. We discuss a classical case of primary amenorrhoea with associated complaints of urinary retention and its management by hymenotomy (cruciate incision). We also considered the risk of hymen re-closure due to the lack of estrogenization of genital tissue and offered the patient the option of vaginal molding.

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