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Imperforate Hymen and related queries
Frequently Asked Questions
Can tampons break a hymen?
Tampons can occasionally cause a girl's hymen to stretch or tear.
Last updated on 01 Apr 2021
Can a girl lose her virginity without knowing?
A woman may not know her hymen has broken, because it doesn't always cause pain or noticeable bleeding. Having a broken hymen doesn't necessarily mean a woman has lost her virginity.
Last updated on 01 Apr 2021
Can your hymen tear twice?
No, the hymen can't grow back once it's been stretched open.
Last updated on 01 Apr 2021
Does hymen grow back?
No, the hymen can't grow back once it's been stretched open.
Last updated on 01 Apr 2021
Does everyone bleed the first time?
Not always. Some women will bleed after having sex for the first time, while others won't. Both are perfectly normal.
Last updated on 01 Apr 2021
How do you know if your hymen is still there?
If you do have a hymen, you probably can't see or feel it. It's basically impossible to see your hymen yourself
Last updated on 01 Apr 2021
Does it hurt when your hymen breaks?
For some people it does and for some it doesn't
Last updated on 01 Apr 2021
