Hymenotomy procedure

Hi everyone. I’m reaching out to any women here who have actually gone through this procedure to see if you could share some insight. I’ve been given two different options for how to handle it—local anesthesia versus going under general anesthesia—and I'm trying to weigh them up. What was the actual experience like for you? Is the pain manageable? I have to get this taken care of soon, so I’d really appreciate any firsthand details you can provide.😕

What on earth is this?
Is this some kind of supposed "return to innocence"?

Laura Jackson45 said:What even is that?
Is this some kind of "restoration of innocence" thing?

Given that an incision is literally a cut, I’d argue it’s actually the exact opposite.

My take is that the procedure is performed when the Hymen is just too elastic or tough—almost like Kevlar—and ends up causing more issues than it's worth.

I’d suggest the OP head over to a health forum to ask which type of anesthesia is most effective; I recall some people suggesting general anesthesia, though I’m not sure if that holds any real advantage over local or an epidural.
I know a buddy of mine had an epidural for knee surgery and ended up dealing with a whole laundry list of complications... 🤔
In any case, the whole point of anesthesia is to ensure you don't feel pain, even if things get a little uncomfortable once it starts wearing off. Generally speaking. There shouldn't be anything more intense than that regarding the Hymen either.

fadedtrucker19 said:Since an incision involves making a cut, I’d argue it’s actually the exact opposite.

My take? It’s usually done when the Hymen is just too elastic or tough—almost like Kevlar—and ends up causing more issues than it should.

I’d suggest the OP head over to a health forum like WebMD to ask which type of anesthesia is best; I remember some people suggesting general anesthesia, though I’m not sure if that really beats local or an epidural.
I know a buddy of mine had an epidural for knee surgery, and man, he dealt with quite a few complications… 🤔
At the end of the day, you get anesthesia so it doesn't hurt—even if there's a bit of a sting once it starts wearing off. That's just how it goes. There shouldn't be anything more intense than that regarding the Hymen.

Exactly. An incision is a cut... but fadedtrucker19 is right, that’s a question for a medical site.

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Maria Johnson said:Hello, I am reaching out to any women who have undergone this procedure to ask about your experiences. Did you opt for local anesthesia or go under general anesthesia? I’ve been presented with both options. What is the actual sensation like—is it painful? I need to get this done soon, so any information would be greatly appreciated.😕

I have no experience with that. 🤣

I wouldn't exactly recommend going under general anesthesia; there really isn't any need for it. Local should be more than enough. If they can perform a C-section using only local anesthesia, then why complicate things?
Someone brought up the topic of an epidural.😕 That practice is actually illegal in certain parts of the world because it’s incredibly dangerous, potentially leading to severe, lasting consequences.

Regardless, I wish you all the best!👍

Maria Johnson said:Hello everyone—I’m reaching out to any women here who have already gone through this procedure to see if you might be willing to share your experiences. I've been presented with two different paths: undergoing it locally or opting for general anesthesia. I'm curious to know which way you went? Also, what is the actual sensation like—is the pain manageable? I have to get this scheduled soon, so any bit of insight or advice you can offer would be incredibly helpful.😕

But seriously—why on earth would that even happen?😕

Is that actually what fadedtrucker19 was getting at?

mellowrider12 said:But seriously, why on earth would anyone do that?😕

Is that what fadedtrucker19 was getting at...

Exactly.

One of my exes used to have a massive issue with it. Though, to be fair, that wasn't actually the reason we broke up...🤣

By the way, local anesthesia...👍

Jonathan Morris40 said:Yeah.

One of my exes actually struggled with that—though, to be fair, that wasn't the reason we split up 🤣

Just a side note: local anesthesia. 👍

???

Could you shed some light on this for me? What exactly was the issue?😕

mellowrider12 said:???

Could you please enlighten me a bit... what exactly was the issue here...😕

Picture this: you’re staring down a door that simply refuses to budge, and there she is, tears streaming down her face from the sheer intensity of the pain. After three grueling hours of fighting against it, there's still nothing... just total exhaustion, physical agony, and absolutely no progress. It’s honestly pretty pathetic...

To be perfectly honest, I haven't actually heard that specific name mentioned before, so I can't say for certain if it truly belongs in this discussion... though I am almost entirely convinced that it does...

The Hymen is often so elastic and "resilient" that it simply won't tear on its own. If someone tries to force the issue through sheer physical pressure, they risk causing some genuinely serious medical complications. It’s much better to handle this through professional medical channels... honestly, that's just the safest way to go about it... 👍

Susan Price30 said:but I really wouldn't suggest going under general anesthesia; there’s honestly no reason for it. Local is perfectly fine—if they can perform a C-section using just local, then this should be no problem at all.

I'm inclined to agree here. First and foremost, you're looking at a much higher risk of complications with general anesthesia compared to local, not to mention that "delightful" sensation of waking up feeling completely nauseous and sick to your stomach.👎
Secondly... let's be realistic, we aren't talking about open-heart surgery here. This is a minor procedure by comparison.🙄

Susan Price30 said:someone mentioned an epidural😕 and apparently, that's actually restricted in certain parts of the world because it carries such high risks and can lead to lasting, permanent consequences.

You know, I actually wasn't aware of that... I seem to recall back when I was working in the hospital, epidurals were handed out left and right.🤷

Why even bother with general anesthesia for something that’s usually done under local?

Anyway, this belongs in the health section.
Moved.

slywolf45 said:I'm with you on this one. First off, general anesthesia can cause way more complications than just local. And don't even get me started on that "wonderful" feeling when you wake up—the nausea, the vomiting, all that fun stuff..👎

Hmm, waking up after general anesthesia with nausea and vomiting? I didn't have any issues like that; I was just sleepy all day long. It’s not even the same procedure. I just stumbled upon this thread and read what was being said about the general anesthesia option, so I figured I'd chime in and say my experience was different...

But honestly, I agree with most people here. Stick with the local if you can, since it isn't such a major ordeal...

Thanks for all the advice. I think I’m actually going to lean toward the local procedure after all. They told me it should only take about an hour, which isn't too bad. I was really torn about going under general anesthesia—to be honest, the idea scares me a bit—but I don't want to take unnecessary risks if I don't have to. I was just hoping to find someone here who had already gone through it so I could get some firsthand perspective.

Oh please, there is absolutely nothing to be afraid of. I know someone who went through it, and she said she barely felt a thing. There was just a little bit of soreness afterward, but that was it! Forget about an epidural or anything intense—just go with some light local anesthesia!

A friend of mine even mentioned they use a specialized medical device 😂😂 so after the procedure, they can check if everything 🙂 is functioning perfectly and looks good. I think at a private clinic, it costs around $75.

I’m reviving this thread... A close friend of mine has been venting to me for quite a while about how she just can't seem to "break through" the Hymen—basically, her partner is having a hard time. 😁 She’s convinced it isn't a matter of being too tense or a lack of interest, especially since they've been together for three and a half years now. The other day she mentioned hearing about a specific procedure to fix this, but she’s completely in the dark about how it works, where to go, or what the actual process looks like. Has anyone here actually gone through this? Maybe the original poster knows the drill? 🤷 I told her that I doubt you can just walk into a clinic and say, "Hi there, I'd like an Hymen incision, please," but I don't want to steer her wrong, so I figured I'd ask you all first. Thanks 🙂

wearysailor3 said:I’m bumping this thread back up... A friend of mine has been venting to me for a while now because she just can't seem to "break through" the Hymen—well, her boyfriend can't! 😁 She doesn't think it's a matter of being tense or a lack of interest, since they've actually been together for three and a half years. The other day she mentioned she'd heard there's a specific procedure for this, but she has absolutely no clue how it works, where to go, or any of those details. Has anyone here actually gone through with this? Maybe even the original poster? What’s the actual process like? 🤷 I told her I doubt you can just walk in and say, "Hi, I'd like a hymenotomy, please," but I don't want to steer her wrong, so I figured I'd ask you guys! Thanks 🙂

Actually, that's pretty much exactly how it works. My cousin just had it done recently by her OB-GYN. The whole thing is super straightforward—they give you local anesthesia so you barely feel a thing, and the actual procedure only takes a few minutes.
So, tell her not to be afraid to get it done; there's really no point in suffering through it like this.

She goes to a gynecologist, and they tell her if she has a thickened or imperforate Hymen and whether she actually needs surgery. I almost ended up needing that procedure myself, but my doctor told me I wasn't really a typical candidate—she basically said I just needed to grit my teeth and push through the pain. 😁 And man, let me tell you, it hurt. 😠 😠 😂 But everything is fine now. 😍 😛
I can't remember that specific doctor's name, but I know she worked under Dr. Miller and she’s from Johns Hopkins, so she’s done plenty of these procedures. A total expert when it comes to the Hymen, I guess 😁😁. She was actually pretty pleasant to deal with. Anyway, good luck 👍

Since my dear friend insisted I weigh in, here I am!
Dakota, I’m actually dealing with this exact same "problem." Do you happen to know where your cousin went for her procedure, or who she saw? Angela Nelson73, do you have any leads? I’d hate to walk into a clinic and look like an idiot by acting like it’s "no big deal" or "just a quick fix," especially since I've been putting up with this discomfort for quite a while now. My Hymen might not be particularly thick, but my pain tolerance is notoriously low—which makes the whole experience feel like pure bliss! 😱

Oh, please. What a joke.
The guy clearly doesn't have enough going on down there, so he should probably focus on himself instead.
And she’s sitting there acting all high and mighty, claiming her Hymen is too tough to break... I mean, wtf? How old is she? 83? Has her Hymen grown roots or something?

I honestly can't tell if he's actually going to pull it off or if this has been a losing battle for three years now.
I mean, if they've been hooking up for three years already, you'd think things would have... loosened up a bit by now, right?🤷