(N89.6) Tight hymenal ring

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335 178 in individuals diagnosis tight hymenal ring confirmed
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875 deaths with diagnosis tight hymenal ring

Diagnosis tight hymenal ring is diagnosed Prevalent in Women Only

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335 178

Women receive the diagnosis tight hymenal ring

875 (0.3 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease tight hymenal ring - Men aged 0 and Women aged 25-29

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No Cases of the Disease Tight hymenal ring identified in Men
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94

Disease Features tight hymenal ring

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Tight hymenal ring - what does this mean

Tight hymenal ring is a condition where the hymenal opening is too small for menstrual blood to pass through. this can be caused by a hymen that is too thick, too close to the vaginal opening, or both. it can lead to painful menstruation, difficulty with tampon insertion, and even difficulty with sexual intercourse.

What happens during the disease - tight hymenal ring

Tight hymenal ring is caused by an abnormally thick hymenal membrane, which can be the result of congenital factors, such as an abnormally high concentration of collagen in the hymenal tissue, or acquired factors, such as scarring due to infection, trauma, or surgery. this can lead to a decrease in the size of the vaginal opening, making it difficult for menstrual blood to flow out, as well as difficulty with sexual intercourse.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Conduct a physical examination of the patient.
  • Order a pelvic ultrasound.
  • Order a hymenal ring biopsy.
  • Perform a saline infusion sonography.
  • Order a lab test for hormone levels.
  • Order a vaginal pH test.
  • Order a laparoscopy.

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main Goal: To loosen the hymenal ring.
  • Manual stretching of the hymenal ring
  • Application of warm compresses to the area
  • Regular pelvic floor exercises
  • Use of dilators to gradually stretch the hymenal ring
  • Medical intervention such as hymenotomy
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3 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Tight hymenal ring - Prevention

The prevention of tight hymenal ring involves avoiding activities that put excessive pressure on the hymen, such as vigorous intercourse and tampon use. additionally, pelvic floor muscle exercises can help to reduce the risk of developing a tight hymenal ring by strengthening the pelvic floor muscles, which can help to alleviate the pressure on the hymen.

Specified forms of the disease

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