LB42.3

Tight hymenal ring

Anel himenal estreito

Category

Definition

A condition of the vagina, caused by determinants arising during the antenatal period. This condition is characterised by tightening of the hymen and stenosis of the external opening of the vagina, and dyspareunia.

Exclusions

  • Imperforate hymen

Inclusions

  • Rigid hymen
  • Tight introitus

Index Terms

Tight hymenal ringRigid hymenTight introitusrigid hymen acquired or congenitaltight hymenal ring acquired or congenitaltight introitus acquired or congenitalstenosis of hymenstricture of hymenthickening of hymenhymen occlusion