Hymen, What do you know about the hymen

00:00 Enter the hymen s world 00:13 Anatomy of the hymen. 00:30 Differences in the hymen. 00:49 The imperforate hymen. 01:17 But what purpose does the hymen serve 01:44 What can Break or Tear The Hymen 02:18 Hymen rupture. 02:30 Women s virginity. 02:46 Anatomy of the female pelvis. The hymen is a thin tissue surrounding the vaginal opening. Some are born with imperforate hymens that fully block the vaginal canal. It s part of the vulva and has a similar structure to the vagina. In children, it typically appears crescentshaped but can vary. During puberty, estrogen causes changes in the hymen, making it elastic. Variations in the postpubertal hymen range from thin and stretchy to thick and somewhat rigid. It can rarely be absent. The hymen can tear during first intercourse, causing pain and possibly mild bleeding. Minor tears usually heal on their own without surgery. It was