The hymen is a thin membrane of tissue, typically in the shape of a crescent, that partially surrounds the bottom of the external opening of the vagina. In some women, the hymen only partially covers the opening, while in others, it almost completely obscures the opening. Some women are even born with no hymen at all. Contrary to popular belief, the hymen does not “break” or “tear,” but is merely stretched by everyday activities including, but not limited to tampon use, walking, and yes, sexual intercourse.

However, because women in some cultures believe an intact hymen to be a sign of virtue, many of them seek out hymenoplasty to restore the hymen to its original state. Other women have this procedure simply for personal reasons, to enhance their intimate area, sometimes with other procedures such as labiaplasty or vaginal tightening.

Hymenoplasty can be a sensitive subject for many women. Rest assured that the TCC staff respects and strives to protect your privacy, and keeps all details of this—and any procedure you have at our clinic—strictly confidential.