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- An imperforate hymen (IH) is a rare condition that completely blocks the vaginal canal, affecting about 1 in 1000-10,000 women and causing issues like abdominal pain and urine problems.
- A specific case is discussed involving a patient with primary amenorrhea and urinary retention, treated through a surgical procedure called hymenotomy.
- The challenges of potential hymen re-closure due to insufficient estrogen in the genital area are addressed, and the option of vaginal molding is provided to the patient to prevent this issue.
Article Abstract
An imperforate hymen (IH) is a condition where the hymen, which is a thin membrane that partially covers the vaginal opening, completely obstructs the vaginal canal. This condition is associated with problems such as pelvic mass, cyclical abdominal discomfort, and difficulty in urination. The occurrence of IH is quite rare, with an incidence of only one in 1000-10,000 women worldwide. We discuss a classical case of primary amenorrhoea with associated complaints of urinary retention and its management by hymenotomy (cruciate incision). We also considered the risk of hymen re-closure due to the lack of estrogenization of genital tissue and offered the patient the option of vaginal molding.
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