Hymen or also known as the hymen is a thin layer / mucous that surrounds or covers part of the mouth of the vagina. Many who thought that the hymen is in the vagina. Not! hymen located on the outside of the vagina near (1-2 cm) from the pubic lips. The hymen is a thin layer and is easy to experience the tears. Layers, as well as vaginal mucosa, it also has blood vessels and nerves. Therefore, in tears to the hymen is often accompanied by bleeding and pain.

The hymen should not be thought of as a total membrane covering the vagina, but it is a membrane that is shaped like a ring that has a hole in the middle. The point is to drain the menstrual blood from the womb. It's just a big hole and its shape can vary, there is a crescent-like or like a sieve. In the event of disruption to grow flowers genital abnormalities are occasionally found in which the membranes such as walls that cover the total vagina is also called imperforate Hymen which will lead to menstrual disorders during puberty behind.

In children, the hymen is still thin and almost translucent. then, in children, the hymen is more prone to tears, mainly due to sports such as horse riding, cycling, or gymnastics.

After puberty, due to the influence of estrogen hormones, the hymen will be slightly thickened and colored pink. Usually at first intercourse hymen will have tears. But keep in mind that the thickness, shape, and elasticity Hymen vary in every woman.

Recently developed surgical technique to repair the hymen is already torn. Whether by accident or because of sexual relations. The surgical technique is called hymenoplasty.

Hymenoplasty goal is to restore the hymen, such as a state before the occurrence of tears. Usually done for reasons of morals, culture or social.

Hymenoplasty including minor surgery. Generally it can be done in about an hour, depending on the level of kesulitannya.Biasanya performed under local anesthesia or general anesthesia when necessary and can be performed as an outpatient / day care.

Dr. Prima Progestian, SpOG of the UB Women and Children Hospital in Jakarta, suggests there are two kinds of operating techniques hymenoplasty, which simple and alloplant hymenoplasty. Simple hymenoplasty performed if the hymen tear and still only have any left. In the torn part, done sewing (reaproksimasi), usually with a yarn that can be absorbed, so the hymen back to its original shape. However, if the hymen has been severely damaged or lost so it is not possible anymore sewn, operating with alloplant technique. In alloplant, conducted the installation of artificial hymen.

Before surgery patients and prenatal consultations in general. At this time can be a discussion about the benefits and risks that can be experienced during surgery. Healing can take place within 1 to 6 weeks and the time having sex be done within 4-6 weeks after surgery.