Repair of Microperforate Hymen

Authors

Lauren Roth, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bridgeport Hospital, Yale New Haven Health, New Haven, Connecticut. Electronic address: laurenrothmd@gmail.com.
Anne K. Smith, Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.
Elisabeth Stark, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.
Alla Vash-Margita, Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Subocclusive variants of the hymen are a group of hymenal anomalies that result due to a failure of canalization of the urogenital sinus. One of these variations is the microperforate hymen, for which accurate incidence is unknown. Microperforate hymen is a non-obstructing variation that allows for menstrual egress, and often, patients present due to inability to use a tampon. The recommended intervention for this congenital variant is surgical correction. The purpose of this case report is to provide a video demonstration of a surgical technique for correction of hymenal anatomy. CASE REPORT: We present the case of an 18-year-old female-identifying nulligravid who presented with inability to use a tampon secondary to a microperforate hymen. RESULTS: This case reviews the diagnostic workup and a video demonstration of the surgical technique for hymenal correction.

DOI

10.1016/j.jpag.2024.12.016

Publication Date

1-4-2025

Recommended Citation

Roth, Lauren; Smith, Anne K.; Stark, Elisabeth; and Vash-Margita, Alla, "Repair of Microperforate Hymen" (2025). Obstetrics and Gynecology. 69.
https://scholar.bridgeporthospital.org/obgyn/69

Identifier

39761722 (pubmed); 10.1016/j.jpag.2024.12.016 (doi); S1083-3188(24)00363-2 (pii)