I am 58 years old, and I no longer have an imperforate hymen. BUT my mom told me many years ago (she is gone now) that the pediatrician told her to use a washcloth on me as an infant and open what must have been this type of hymen tissue up. Any knowledge of this "treatment" anywhere?

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I am 58 years old, and I no longer have an imperforate hymen. BUT my mom told me many years ago (she is gone now) that the pediatrician told her to use a washcloth on me as an infant and open what must have been this type of hymen tissue up. Any knowledge of this "treatment" anywhere?

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Dr. Md Rushad Rahman · Answer 1 · Jul 09, 2015 08:12:42

This type of treatment is more commonly used to treat what is called labial adhesions. This is when the labia or outer lips of the vagina essentially stick together. You can use gentle traction or pulling to help separate the labia which sounds like what your mom was doing with the washcloth.

I am 58 years old, and I no longer have an imperforate hymen. BUT my mom told me many years ago (she is gone now) that the pediatrician told her to use a washcloth on me as an infant and open what must have been this type of hymen tissue up. Any knowledge of this "treatment" anywhere?

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