Hymen Repair (Hymenoplasty)

Dr. Korkut Arslan, GYN Surgeon

Gynecologist Surgeon Dr. Korkut Arslan, with nearly 20 years of experience, has provided solutions to the health issues and aesthetic concerns of many patients in the field of women's health through a wide range of treatments. You can find our patients' opinions about the Hymenoplasty procedures performed by our doctor below.

Hymen Repair (Hymenoplasty)

What is Hymen Repair

Hymen repair, also called hymenorrhaphy or hymenoplasty, is one of the most common genital surgery procedures that we perform. Hymen repair is basically a surgical procedure intended to enable a women, who has lost her virginity, to tear and bleed again during her first intercourse after surgery, like a virgin. Bleeding during intercourse in a woman who has undergone hymen repair is the same as the bleeding that occurs in a virgin during her first intercourse. No difference is observed in terms of the color, amount and characteristics of the bleeding. Normally, there is no standard for the bleeding that occurs as a result of the first rupture of the hymen in a virgin woman. In some women, the bleeding may be in the form of a small amount of pinkish drops, while in some others it may be in the form of an excessive amount of red bleeding.

What is Hymen Repair Performed?

Hymen repair can be performed with two different methods called temporary and permanent methods. The most obvious difference between these two methods is that operations with the temporary method should be performed at most 7-10 days before the date of the first intercourse where bleeding is wanted, while operations with the permanent hymen repair can be performed at any time regardless of the date of the first intercourse where bleeding is wanted. Both methods can be performed under local anesthesia in a hygienic and sterile doctor's office setting, with no need for a hospital environment.

Hymen Repair (Hymenoplasty) Techniques

Hymen repair methods are named according to two techniques called temporary hymen repair and permanent hymen repair. In temporary hymen repair, the hymen can be surgically repaired 1 to 2 days before marriage. The other which we call the permanent hymen repair method is used by performing the flap taking technique. The temporary method is used 1 to 2 days before marriage, with intent to suture the torn leaves of the hymen to one another, in such a way as to ensure that the hymen will bleed during the first intercourse after the operation. With the permanent method, a skin flap is taken from lower vaginal wall, and it is then used to reconstruct the hymen. The reconstructed hymen is torn and bleeds during the first intercourse after the operation. If the patient has experienced a miscarriage, birth or abortion before, the vaginal tightening procedure can be performed in conjunction with the permanent hymen repair.

Permanent Hymen Repair

Permanent hymen repair is a surgical procedure performed with a technique called reconstruction, regardless of when you had your first sexual intercourse, how many times you have had sexual intercourse, whether you have had abortion, miscarriage or childbirth. The flap in this procedure is the tissue taken from the vaginal wall. Since the hymen is reconstructed using this tissue, permanent hymen repair is also called hymenoplasy with flap technique. During sexual intercourse, the tissues are torn and bleeding occurs when the male genitalia penetrates through this area reconstructed with the flap technique. The main purpose of this type of procedures is to ensure that bleeding occurs during sexual intercourse.

Temporary Hymen Repair

Temporary hymen repair is the reconstruction of the remaining tissues in the vagina after the rupture of the hymen. This method involves unnoticeable, invisible sutures placed in the vagina. After a hymen repair performed with this method, bleeding occurs during the intercourse scheduled by the patient. If hymen reconstruction will be performed with this method, it should be performed one or two days before the time of the sexual intercourse, on average. If scheduled intercourse is experienced after a few days, bleeding will not occur as a result of the pressure created by the penis, because the area treated with the temporary method will be in the healing process.

Laser Hymenoplasty

Laser devices have started being widely used in medicine as a result of the rapid development of technology. With the new generation devices we use, laser hymenoplasty can now be performed faster, it causes less complications, and allows for faster postoperative healing and, in direct proportion to this, higher patient satisfaction. Now, with the use of laser, we can perform temporary hymen repair in conjunction with vaginal tightening. Normally, vaginal tightening in combination with temporary hymen repair is not possible because the sutures cannot dissolve in a short time, so they can be noticed during intercourse and cause excessive bleeding. However, with the help of the new generation laser device, we can now tighten the vagina in such a short time of 20 minutes without incisions or sutures. This innovation allows for temporary hymen surgery to be performed in combination with the vaginal tightening procedure in the same session.

Prices of Hymen Repair

Physicians cannot publicly give information about the prices of health services, instead of communicating directly with their patients. As required by the relevant laws and medical ethics, we do not provide publicly available information about the prices of hymen repair on our website. Our patients, who are curious about the prices of hymen repair, can ask their questions at any time by contacting us using our contact information or the free consultation feature on our website. Although we cannot publicly share information about the prices of hymen repair, we can say that factors such as the method of hymen repair, whether the procedure will involve the use of laser, and the type of anesthesia (local or general anesthesia) preferred by the patient affect the prices. Using laser and preferring general anesthesia cause a slight increase in the prices of hymen repair. In addition, a more affordable price can be determined for a vaginal tightening operation to be performed in conjunction with hymen repair in the same session, compared to the price of two procedures that will be performed separately as hymen repair + laser vaginal tightening.

Why Is Hymenoplasty Performed?

Women who have previously had sexual intercourse or who naturally have a flexible hymen often choose hymenoplasty due to societal or male pressure. If the hymen has been torn due to prior intercourse or is too flexible to bleed during the first sexual experience, the area just inside the vaginal entrance where the hymen is located is reconstructed using a three-layer flap technique. This allows the natural, vascular hymenal tissue to be recreated. As a result, during the first sexual intercourse after the operation—regardless of when it occurs—the reconstructed vascular tissue tears just like an original hymen would, resulting in bleeding that mimics natural hymenal bleeding.

Choosing the Right Doctor for Hymenoplasty

Women who were previously forced into unwanted sexual intercourse or regret a past relationship may consider hymenoplasty when they are about to get married. They often fear that their partner or his family may not accept their sexual history, which could lead to psychological pressure, relationship loss, or even threats to their safety. To avoid these consequences, they seek hymenoplasty. For the procedure to fulfill its purpose, there must be bleeding during the first intercourse after the operation; otherwise, the surgery may be deemed unsuccessful. That is why choosing the right doctor for hymenoplasty is crucial.

Hymenoplasty Reviews

Those considering hymenoplasty often look for reviews and personal experiences online. They want to learn how others chose their doctors, what kind of information they gathered, and whether the procedure resulted in the expected bleeding. Many platforms feature such reviews. We also share anonymous feedback from our patients—who have undergone hymenoplasty with us over the past 10+ years—on our website. These include their thoughts about us, whether bleeding occurred post-surgery, and their messages of appreciation. We also archive Q&A sessions between our patients and doctors, which are published anonymously to help others researching this topic. Read Patient Reviews

What Is a Hymen Examination?

The hymen is a membrane with a central opening, located about 1–1.5 cm behind the labia minora, right at the entrance of the vagina. Its structure varies from person to person. The most common type is the annular (ring-shaped) hymen, seen in approximately 90% of individuals.

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In some rare cases, the hymen may have an abnormally thick, rigid, or imperforate (completely closed) structure. This can cause pain, discomfort, or make it difficult or impossible for a woman to engage in sexual intercourse.

Everything You Wonder About the Hymen

The Latin term for the hymen is 'HYMEN', which is also the name of the Greek god of marriage. Anatomically, the hymen is a membranous tissue located about 1–1.5 cm inside the vaginal opening, behind the labia minora. The outer part of the hymen resembles skin, while the inner part is mucosal. The central hole in the hymen allows menstrual blood and vaginal secretions to exit the body. The hymen begins to form during the embryonic stage in the womb. There is no known functional role of the hymen in terms of anatomy or physiology. It is simply a leftover fold of skin from embryonic development. Hymens vary in shape and structure among women. The most common type—seen in about 90–95% of cases—is the annular (ring-shaped) hymen. Other types include crescent-shaped (eccentric), septate (with a partition), cribriform (with multiple holes), and imperforate hymen (without any opening).

Watch Hymenoplasty Videos

People who want to learn more about hymenoplasty often look for videos showing how the surgery is performed. Due to concerns that such content might disturb younger viewers or even some adults, we do not publish actual surgical footage on our website. However, we share educational videos where our doctors explain the procedure, along with animation-based visuals to help viewers understand the surgery. You can watch the informative videos below to learn more about hymenoplasty.

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