Anatomical hymenal variations are common causes of superficial dyspareunia in young women. In this article, I discuss hymenal thickness, dyspareunia, and hymenectomy surgery.
Types of Hymenal Anomalies
Surgical Treatment: Hymenectomy
The definitive solution is a minor, 10-minute outpatient procedure called Hymenectomy. Under local anesthesia or mild sedation, the rigid hymenal tissue is released or partially excised to allow pain-free entry.