Septate hymen
Disease Information
In-Depth
What are the symptoms of septate hymen?
- trouble inserting or removing a tampon
- pain or bleeding during sexual intercourse when the hymen tears.
What causes septate hymen?
A septate hymen forms during embryological development when the tubes that eventually become a vagina don't fuse together properly.
How will septate hymen affect my daughter's sex life and fertility?
- After a septate hymen is successfully removed or tears on its own, your daughter should have a normal sexual and reproductive life.
- If a septate hymen isn't removed, it will create infertility or provide a form of natural contraception.
