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Re: Hymenectomy

From: Jeanne (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 25 Jun 1998 14:16:24 -0500 (CDT)

At Wed, 24 Jun 1998, William D. McIntosh, MD wrote:

>A hymenectomy generally heals without too much difficulty. The hymen is
>relatively avascular, and is really designed to be broken with the onset
>of sexual activity anyway. Now, different women have different hymens,
>but most women bring some sort of hymen to their first sexual act. This
>experience can range from the benign to the very painful, but healing is
>usually quick.
>The proceedure will not influence the "stretchiness" of her perineum,
>and has no input into a potential episiotomy. Cutting out the hymen is
>a much bigger deal, and a very bad idea. The resulting scar tissue
>would not be anywhere near as forgiving or compliant as the natural
>vaginal tissue. She should be able to return to work within a day or
>so.
>

Dr. McIntosh, thank you for a reasonable and thoughtful explanation. I feel much better now, knowing we've made the right decision. I appreciate your consideration. Jeanne >
>--
>William D. McIntosh, MD
>
>This is not intended to replace consultation and examination
>by a medical practitioner.
>

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