Hymenoplasty - Reconstruction of the hymen

The hymen, or virginal membrane, was given its name based on the Greek god Hymenaios, the god of marriage. Some traditions, especially in Arabic and Southern European countries, attach great importance to this thin membrane, which partly covers the vaginal opening. It must be unharmed until the wedding night as a proof of virginity and purity. However, the hymen can easily be torn due to mechanical strains. In this case, the hymen can be completely replaced.

Operation
The hymen is carefully reconstructed with autologous tissue. We use a type of laser scalpel for the few required incisions, which enables high precision and little loss of blood. This improves and accelerates the healing process significantly. Depending on what you prefer, the operation can be carried out under local anesthetic or a short half-sleep. Following this, you will rest a little in our clinic and can then go home or to your hotel. Staying as an inpatient is not necessary.

Aftercare
The operation is not going to affect your daily routine for very long and is usually not painful. The first checkup of the wound takes place in our clinic the day after the operation. We will also change your bandage then. From the second day onwards, you can already have a shower. Please only use clear, lukewarm water for this purpose. Having a bath is only advised after two weeks. Sports activities which cause friction in the genital area like jogging, horseriding and cycling are not recommended for at least the first four weeks after the operation. It goes without saying that after the operation, you should not use tampons when you are menstruating, as these would damage the new hymen again. For a reconstruction of the hymen we use stitches that dissolve naturally within two to three weeks. This means that no stitches need to be removed afterwards.