WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2008: Re: SEXUALITY: Septate Hymen

Re: SEXUALITY: Septate Hymen

From: D. Ashley Hill, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 12:18:19 -0500 (CDT)

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Annie:

As you know, a septate hymen usually involves a thin (or sometimes thick) band of tissue across the vaginal opening at the level of the hymen. Often it produces no problems, and in many cases women with this can have a baby pass through the vagina without difficulty. Sometimes they tear during sexual activity. Removal involves about 30-60 minutes in the OR with a few sutures. It will put you out of "action" sexually for about 4-6 weeks afterwards. In some cases, however, the repair is harder so ask your doctor what he or she thinks.

A septate hymen should not affect your ability to have an orgasm. I would suggest going to the local bookstore to check out the health section. There are several books, usually under the heading "human sexuality" or similar, which will have diagrams and explanations. The clitoris is a small "bump" at the top of the genitals ("privates") that sometimes is tucked under a small hood of tissue. As always, there are a *lot* of infections out there and you can't tell by looking at someone whether he or she has one, so always practice safe sex, by using a condom. Best wishes,

-- D. Ashley Hill, MD Orlando, Florida

At Sat, 27 Sep 2008, Annie wrote: > >I have a septate hymen and I want to know whether that affects my >clitoris or ability to orgasm. My boyfriend and I do not know where my >clitoris is despite looking at many diagrams, etc. I have never >orgasmed and we have been sexually active for about two years now. Sex >never feels like much, the septate hymen is a bit annoying but not any >real issue as far as I am concerned unless it is related to another one >of our issues. Can anyone answer this question? I also would like to >know more about septate hymen removal.

-- D. Ashley Hill, MD Division Director, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology Florida Hospital Orlando Medical Director Loch Haven Ob/Gyn Group 235 East Princeton Street, #200 Orlando, Florida 32804 http://www.lochhavenobgyn.com

Please understand that due to time constraints I am unable to answer any personal emails, therefore they will receive no response.

These comments are general educational comments and should not be construed as specific medical advice. The best person to answer your health care questions is your physician or other health care provider. Thank you very much.

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