{"id":4900,"date":"2022-03-29T09:01:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-29T08:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/?p=4900"},"modified":"2023-05-30T18:52:04","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T13:52:04","slug":"hymen-breakage-signs-and-common-hymen-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hymen-breakage-signs-and-common-hymen-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Questions About Hymen (\u06c1\u0627\u0626\u0645\u0646), Hymen Breakage Signs and Common Hymen Myths"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What is the first thought that crosses your mind after you hear the word HYMEN?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, it\u2019s something related to female virginity, I suppose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are not alone in this and that\u2019s how most people think. The fact is, the hymen, just like other female parts, is misunderstood. But it\u2019s high time to talk about the mysterious parts of the female body and break the taboos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Let\u2019s get into the details and answer all your questions about the hymen.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hymen-breakage-signs-and-common-hymen-myths\/#everything_about_hymens_-_from_its_types_to_hymen_breakage_signs\" title=\"Everything About Hymens &#8211; From Its Types to Hymen Breakage Signs\">Everything About Hymens &#8211; From Its Types to Hymen Breakage Signs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hymen-breakage-signs-and-common-hymen-myths\/#what_is_hymen\" title=\"What is Hymen?\">What is Hymen?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hymen-breakage-signs-and-common-hymen-myths\/#what_role_does_hymen_play\" title=\"What Role Does Hymen Play?\">What Role Does Hymen Play?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hymen-breakage-signs-and-common-hymen-myths\/#what_does_it_look_like\" title=\"What Does it Look Like?\">What Does it Look Like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hymen-breakage-signs-and-common-hymen-myths\/#does_everyone_possess_hymen\" title=\"Does Everyone Possess Hymen?\">Does Everyone Possess Hymen?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hymen-breakage-signs-and-common-hymen-myths\/#what_causes_the_tearing_of_hymen\" title=\"What Causes the Tearing of Hymen?\">What Causes the Tearing of Hymen?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hymen-breakage-signs-and-common-hymen-myths\/#can_i_see_the_hymen_on_my_own\" title=\"Can I See the Hymen on My Own?\">Can I See the Hymen on My Own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hymen-breakage-signs-and-common-hymen-myths\/#what_are_hymen_breakage_signs\" title=\"What are Hymen Breakage Signs?\">What are Hymen Breakage Signs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hymen-breakage-signs-and-common-hymen-myths\/#does_breaking_hymen_always_cause_bleeding\" title=\"Does Breaking Hymen Always Cause Bleeding?\">Does Breaking Hymen Always Cause Bleeding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hymen-breakage-signs-and-common-hymen-myths\/#how_does_hymen_change_over_time\" title=\"How Does Hymen Change Over Time?\">How Does Hymen Change Over Time?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hymen-breakage-signs-and-common-hymen-myths\/#can_hymen_grow_back_naturally\" title=\"Can Hymen Grow Back Naturally?\">Can Hymen Grow Back Naturally?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hymen-breakage-signs-and-common-hymen-myths\/#from_myths_to_hymen_breakage_signs_-_lets_conclude_it\" title=\"From Myths to Hymen Breakage Signs &#8211; Let\u2019s Conclude It\">From Myths to Hymen Breakage Signs &#8211; Let\u2019s Conclude It<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"everything_about_hymens_-_from_its_types_to_hymen_breakage_signs\"><\/span>Everything About Hymens &#8211; From Its Types to Hymen Breakage Signs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_hymen\"><\/span>What is Hymen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The word hymen ((\u06c1\u0627\u0626\u0645\u0646) originates from the Greek language, meaning membrane. This is basically a thin piece of skin that stretches across the vagina. However, unlike popular belief, this doesn\u2019t cover the opening of the vagina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Just like humans, elephants and other animals also possess hymen!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_role_does_hymen_play\"><\/span>What Role Does Hymen Play?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, the hymen is not known for any important biological function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts at <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/hospitals\/lahore\/doctors-hospital-8388\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Doctors Hospital<\/a> say that, just like your wisdom teeth and appendix, it remains vestigial that just stays there without any defined role. However, during embryonic stages, it is thought to prevent the entry of germs and dirt into the vagina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_does_it_look_like\"><\/span>What Does it Look Like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Just like the vagina, the hymen comes in all shapes and sizes!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You heard it right. <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/doctors\/lahore\/gynecologist\/dr-rabbia-ashraf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Rabbia Ashraf<\/a> who is one of the best gynecologists in Pakistan says that there is no normal when it is what a hymen looks like. From its appearance to its elasticity and openings, hymen varies greatly.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we talk about hymen breakage signs or its association with virginity, let\u2019s know about some of the common hymen types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Half Moon Hymen (Crescentic)<\/strong> &#8211; This type of hymen appears like a crescent or half-moon. This opening allows the menstrual blood to exit the female body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Annular Hymen (Circumferential)<\/strong> &#8211; This is another common type of hymen that has an opening at the 12 o&#8217;clock position<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Microerpforate Hymen<\/strong> &#8211; The type of hymen with one very small opening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cribriform Hymen<\/strong> &#8211; This refers to the type of hymen having several openings for menstrual blood or other vaginal secretions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Septate Hymen <\/strong>&#8211; This type of hymen has an additional tissue in the middle that results in the splitting of one vaginal opening into two.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Imperforate Hymen<\/strong> &#8211; Some females are born with hymen without any opening. This means there is complete blockage leaving no exit point for menstrual blood and other secretions. In this case, surgery is required to make an opening and the condition is often diagnosed at birth or during puberty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your gynecologist can help you with the diagnosis of conditions like imperforate hymen. You can consult the <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/doctors\/karachi\/gynecologist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>best gynecologist in Karachi<\/strong><\/a> via <strong>Healthwire.pk<\/strong> if you suspect having any trouble with your hymen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"does_everyone_possess_hymen\"><\/span>Does Everyone Possess Hymen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Though most females are born with a hymen but this is not always the case. Some girls may be born without hymen and this is considered absolutely normal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_causes_the_tearing_of_hymen\"><\/span>What Causes the Tearing of Hymen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike penetrative sexual intercourse, there are many other activities that result in the breaking of the hymen. According to several researches, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6547601\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">hymen doesn\u2019t indicate virginity status<\/a>. You may experience hymen breakage signs if you do activities such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Horse Riding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heavy weight lifting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gymnastics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Climbing or obstacle games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swimming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insertion of tampon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Injury<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Penetrative masturbation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So, an intact hymen is not a sign of virginity in females as many other activities can result in the breaking of the hymen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_see_the_hymen_on_my_own\"><\/span>Can I See the Hymen on My Own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All these hymen facts can make you curious about what your hymen looks like, but let me tell you that you are not always going to visualize it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, sometimes it remains invisible due to its striking resemblance with your vagina. However, you can try using a mirror and flashlight to see this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_are_hymen_breakage_signs\"><\/span>What are Hymen Breakage Signs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>If a woman\u2019s hymen is not intact, she has lost her virginity!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, this is no more than a myth. Hymen breakage can occur with or without sexual intercourse. However, this is what the breaking or stretching of hymen looks like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spotting or bleeding (that\u2019s not your normal menstrual blood)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pain or discomfort<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, not everyone is going to experience these hymen breakage signs. For this very reason, some women may or may not bleed while having sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>There is no such thing as hymen breakage\u2026. It just gets stretched as a result of penetrative sex or other activities.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"does_breaking_hymen_always_cause_bleeding\"><\/span>Does Breaking Hymen Always Cause Bleeding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, hymen breakage doesn\u2019t always result in bleeding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some women may experience hymen breakage signs but for many others this doesn\u2019t come with any obvious signs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_does_hymen_change_over_time\"><\/span>How Does Hymen Change Over Time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Aging changes many things, from your hormonal levels to the way your bodies appear\u2026 And your hymen is not an exception to this.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, you begin to experience the changes in your hymen. Let\u2019s see how aging changes your hymen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At birth, the hymen is thicker and less elastic and it breaks after a few days. Over time, the hymen becomes thin and sensitive. As soon as a girl hits puberty, hymen starts becoming more elastic and thicker in nature. During her pregnancy, the membrane even becomes more flexible to make the process of vaginal birth easier. However, as soon as her childbearing age ends and she enters menopause, her hymen starts getting thinner again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Estrogen is the hormone associated with the alteration in hymen and other vaginal tissues over time!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_hymen_grow_back_naturally\"><\/span>Can Hymen Grow Back Naturally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many women wonder if they can grow back their hymen naturally. Well, the answer is no!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hymen is a tissue that gets stretched and has no natural ability to regenerate itself. So, no matter what causes you to experience hymen breakage signs, you are not likely to get it back.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"from_myths_to_hymen_breakage_signs_-_lets_conclude_it\"><\/span>From Myths to Hymen Breakage Signs &#8211; Let\u2019s Conclude It<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Female bodies remained misunderstood, maligned and understudied\u2026 and HYMEN is not an exception to this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hymen is merely a tissue that has no biological role to play. Hymen comes in all shapes and sizes and varies widely among females. It\u2019s not your VIRGINITY CARD either. Though there are many common hymen breakage signs, not every experience is the same. Further, hymen shape or type isn\u2019t related to any medical condition or complication.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what this tiny membrane appears to be, it doesn\u2019t make you less desirable. So, ladies it is high time to start breaking these taboos and understand your bodies well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because a woman\u2019s health is her capital!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the first thought that crosses your mind after you hear the word HYMEN?&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":4901,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4900","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-womens-health"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>10 Questions About Hymen (\u06c1\u0627\u0626\u0645\u0646), Hymen Breakage Signs and Common Hymen Myths - Health &amp; Wellness Blog | Healthwire<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Hymen is a thin piece of tissue located at the opening of the vagina. 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