hymen

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1. hymen - Noun

2. Hymen - Proper noun

Meaning

A fold of muscous membrane often found at the orifice of the vagina; the vaginal membrane.

A fabulous deity; according to some, the son of Apollo and Urania, according to others, of Bacchus and Venus. He was the god of marriage, and presided over nuptial solemnities.

Marriage; union as if by marriage.

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In other cases, there may be remnants (carunculae myrtiformes), or it may appear completely absent after repeated penetration. citation Additionally, the hymen may be lacerated by disease, injury, medical examination, masturbation or physical exercise. Source: Internet

I doubt if the torches of hymen will illuminate for her. Source: Internet

Overall, IUDs are safe and acceptable also in young nulliparous women. citation The same is likely the case for virgin women, unless there is a microperforate hymen that obstructs any insertion of the IUD. Source: Internet

In rare cases where imperforate hymen does not resolve itself prior to the first menstrual cycle and goes undetected, blood and endometrium are trapped within the uterus of the woman until such time as the problem is resolved by surgical incision. Source: Internet

T.I., also known as Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr., drew criticism when he said in a November episode of the podcast "Ladies like Us" that he asked a gynecologist to check his teenage daughter's hymen shortly after her birthday each year. Source: Internet

Angurya cutting is excision of the hymen, usually performed seven days after birth. Source: Internet

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