Hymenoplasty or hymen reconstruction surgery is the temporary surgical restoration of the hymen. Hymenoplasty involves repairing and reconstructing the hymen, or the thin, elastic membrane which naturally covers a part of the vaginal aperture. The hymen usually tears and can bleed with a woman’s first sexual encounter, as well as with the insertion of a tampon or strenuous exercises.
Hymenoplasty, hymenorrhaphy or hymen repair, is a treatment for torn hymen. Repair of a torn hymen may be performed for a variety of personal reasons, religious or cultural compliances