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Re: YOUNGWOMEN: hymen + menstrual cycle
From: izumi (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:18:32 -0500 (CDT)
Thank you very much for taking the time to confirm this for me. Is
there a way to prove by exam whether or not a girl is sexually active?
Please let me know asap...Thanks
Izumi
At Fri, 21 Mar 2008, D. Ashley Hill, M.D. wrote:
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>It sounds like your friend has a misperception about hymenal anatomy.
>The hymen is not a barrier that prevents blood from getting out of the
>vagina, it is a rim of tissue around the opening to the vagina. You can
>still place a tampon into the vagina without damaging the hymen,
>although as another person wrote, normal physical activity like bike
>riding, sports, etc can cause small tears in the hymen. Also, although
>you didn't mention it, having a "broken hymen" does not mean someone is
>not a virgin. Being a virgin describes sexual penetration, not hymenal
>damage from playing soccer, etc. Best wishes,
>
>Ashley Hill
>
>At Fri, 21 Mar 2008, izumi wrote:
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>>hi,
>>I was told by a friend that my daughter's hymen would not be in place
>>once she started her period. Can you please tell me if this is true?
>>1month prior to her 1st cycle her hymen was intact per her physical with
>>her pcp. Would this still be the case or is my friend correct when she
>>stated that if the hymen were intact the blood could not exit the body.
>>Please help a very confused and concerned mom. Thanks
>>izumi
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>--
>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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