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Upon closer examination of her vulva, I began to think that she might possibly have a microperforate hymen.
I looked at her vaginal opening while she was lying on her back. She was aroused. She was also menstruating at the time, but I didn't see (or taste) any blood. About 1/2" to 1" past the labia majora, there was a whitish-pick oval of tissue which I assume to be the hymen. It did not have any visible holes in it, although there was a sort of crease that was probably actually a hole in the hymen. The crease was in the upper middle of the hymen, and it didn't really look like any diagram of a hymen I've ever seen. The diagrams usually show round holes, except in the case of an imperforate hymen, which I am sure she does not have, since she menstruates and has blood flow out of her vagina.
Now, before I go on to my questions, the good news first: She is now convinced that she should see a gynecologist, and is looking into finding one.
My questions (mostly just for Brandye, really, since she's the MD on the block) are as follows:
Does it sound like I correctly identified the hymen?
Does this sound like a microperforate hymen to you?
IF it turns out to be a microperforate or otherwise abnormal hymen, and IF it is treated successfully, how likely do you think it is that she will have developed vaginismus due to the pain of previous unsuccessful attempts at penetration?
Thanks for any information you can impart.
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