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Hymenectomy

DISEASE / PROBLEM

Hymenal hypertrophy - overgrowth or thickening of the hymen, preventing sexual intercourse.

PROCEDURE / SOLUTION

Hymenotomy (incision of the hymen),
Hymenectomy (excision of the hymen)
are procedures involving incision or excision of the hymen. Performed surgically
or by laser with the use of local anesthesia. The procedures can be performed because of a thickened hymen making it difficult to begin intercourse or at the patient's request.