Surgical defloration

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Surgical defloration, or hymenotomy, is a procedure involving the incision of the hymen. It is performed for medical indications or at the patient's request. The intervention is performed under local anesthesia and does not require hospitalization.

Defloration at the Oxford Medical clinic is performed by experienced obstetrician-gynecologists in comfortable conditions while maintaining confidentiality. We understand how delicate this issue can be, so we will make sure that you feel calm and confident at every stage. The doctor will listen to you attentively, answer all your questions, and explain in detail how the procedure will be performed.

To schedule a consultation, use the online appointment form on the website or call the contact center.

The hymen usually has an opening for the free outflow of menstrual blood. During the first sexual intercourse, it may stretch or tear, sometimes causing slight pain or bleeding. However, in some women, anatomical features of the hymen prevent the outflow of menstrual blood or complicate sexual life.

According to American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, an imperforate hymen may cause lower abdominal pain and other complications. After confirming the diagnosis, the doctor determines whether surgical removal of the hymen is necessary.

Doctors at Oxford Medical note: in addition to medical indications, surgical defloration may be performed at the patient's personal request. Before the procedure, the gynecologist assesses the anatomical features and explains whether the intervention is appropriate in the specific case.

Preparation begins with a consultation with a gynecologist. During the appointment, the doctor performs a delicate examination, assesses the anatomical features of the hymen, and determines whether surgical intervention is necessary. The doctor also explains how the procedure will be performed and answers the patient's questions.

Before the operation, a smear for microflora, blood and urine tests may be prescribed. The scope of examinations depends on the patient's health condition. Their results help identify possible contraindications that require the procedure to be temporarily postponed.

Temporary contraindications include acute infectious diseases, inflammation of the vagina or external genital organs. If blood clotting disorders are present, the doctor additionally assesses the risk of bleeding and determines whether the intervention can be performed.

Medical defloration does not require complicated preparation. On the day of the intervention, it is sufficient to take a shower and perform routine intimate hygiene.

Hymenotomy is one of the gynecological operations performed on an outpatient basis. The intervention is performed under local anesthesia. The procedure usually takes 15–30 minutes, after which the patient can return home.

Surgical removal of the hymen takes place in several stages:

• Preparation. The doctor treats the area of intervention with an antiseptic agent.
• Anesthesia. A local anesthetic is injected into the tissues of the hymen so that the patient does not feel pain during the procedure.
• Main stage. The gynecologist carefully incises the hymenal tissue, creating an opening of the required size. The extent of the intervention depends on its anatomical features.
• Completion of the procedure. The doctor stops the bleeding and, if necessary, places sutures using threads that dissolve on their own.

After the intervention, the doctor explains which restrictions to follow during recovery.

After the procedure, slight discomfort and minor bloody discharge are possible, which usually resolve within the first few days. Most patients return to their usual activities fairly quickly, but tissue healing and a return to sexual activity usually take 2–4 weeks.

During the recovery period, it is recommended to:

• perform gentle intimate hygiene daily;
• abstain from sexual intercourse;
• not use tampons or menstrual cups;
• temporarily limit intense physical activity;
• not visit swimming pools, bathhouses, or saunas.

Doctors at Oxford Medical recommend undergoing a follow-up examination before resuming sexual activity. If pain intensifies after the procedure, heavy bleeding occurs, or body temperature rises, it is necessary to consult a gynecologist without waiting for the scheduled examination.

You can find the current cost of the procedure and a gynecologist's consultation here. During the initial appointment, the doctor will perform an examination, answer your questions, and explain whether additional examinations are needed before the intervention.

Surgical defloration in Kyiv is performed by experienced obstetrician-gynecologists at Oxford Medical, maintaining confidentiality and caring for the patient's comfort. To choose a convenient time for a consultation, use the online appointment form on the website or call the contact center.

The information is for informational purposes only and does not replace a doctor's consultation.

Sources:

• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• US National Library of Medicine
• National Institutes of Health