Hymenectomy
Hymenectomy
Hymenectomy (pronounced: hi-men-ek-toh-mee) is a minor surgical procedure that involves the removal or opening of the hymen. The procedure is typically performed to treat conditions such as imperforate hymen or microperforate hymen, which can cause problems such as menstrual blood retention or difficulty with sexual intercourse.
Etymology
The term "hymenectomy" is derived from the Greek words "hymen" meaning membrane, and "ectomy" meaning removal.
Procedure
A hymenectomy is usually performed under local or general anesthesia. The surgeon makes a small incision in the hymen to open it or remove it entirely. The procedure is typically outpatient, meaning the patient can go home the same day.
Related Terms
- Hymen: A thin piece of mucosal tissue that surrounds or partially covers the external vaginal opening.
- Imperforate hymen: A congenital disorder where a hymen without an opening completely obstructs the vagina.
- Microperforate hymen: A type of hymen where the opening is very small, only allowing minimal menstrual flow or none at all.
- Anesthesia: A state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness, induced for medical purposes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hymenectomy
- Wikipedia's article - Hymenectomy
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