WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2008: Re: YOUNGWOMEN: hymen + menstrual cycle

Re: YOUNGWOMEN: hymen + menstrual cycle

From: D. Ashley Hill, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:58:59 -0500 (CDT)

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There are no exam findings that would confirm sexual activity, outside of an active infection with a sexually transmitted disease. In other words, looking at the female genital organs will not tell you if someone has been sexually active.

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D. Ashley Hill, MD

At Sun, 23 Mar 2008, izumi wrote:
>
>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:
>>
>>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:
>>>
>>>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
>>
>>--
>>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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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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