Microperforated hymen with pregnancy presenting at term:  an accidental diagnosis

Ratna Bulusu; Swati A. Reddy; Vijaya Lakshmi

doi:10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20233662

Authors

Ratna Bulusu Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, East Point College of Medical Science and Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Swati A. Reddy Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, East Point College of Medical Science and Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Vijaya Lakshmi Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, East Point College of Medical Science and Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20233662

Keywords:

MH, Caesarean section, Hymenectomy

Abstract

Anatomic variations of the patent hymen exist, the most common configuration having a central orifice. Difficulty in inserting a tampon or the inability to achieve vaginal intercourse in an adolescent is the typical presenting symptom of incomplete hymenal obstruction. Here, a case is reported wherein the patient presented with normal pregnancy at term with an apparently intact hymen. Later in labour, a microperforate hymen (MH) was noted. An emergency lower segment caesarean section along with hymenectomy was performed.

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