![]() Some women that have hymenal remnants never feel or see them, so they never present an issue or require treatment. How to handle troublesome hymenal remnants: These changes can leave behind tissue outgrowths, which – you guessed it! – are called hymenal remnants. This tends to be a result of natural thinning with age, intercourse, tampon use, childbirth, recreational activity, etc. It can be many shapes and sizes (some women are born without one) and by the time most people reach adulthood it has undergone physical changes, such as stretching or tearing. The hymen is a membrane located inside the vagina that covers the vaginal opening. Now, if you are already an expert on hymens, we would 1) like to commend you (great job!), and 2) like to ask for your patience while we review some key information. When discussing hymenal remnants, it’s helpful to have some general knowledge about hymens for context. Something that falls squarely into this category is the presence of hymenal remnants, also referred to as hymenal tags ( to see photos of hymenal remnants, watch the before and after video at the bottom of this page). This also seems like a good time for us to note that it’s always best to check with your doctor or a specialist like a urogynecologist if you have a question about a potential issue. With that being said, sometimes perfectly normal things can become an issue for you later on down the line. Or, maybe it was something a little more, shall we say, “personal,” that you were slightly embarrassed to discuss, let alone Google… And odds are that, after a little research, you discovered that whatever it was you were curious about was not only perfectly ordinary, but totally harmless. Maybe it was the size or shape of the nail on your pinky toe. ![]() If you’re like most people, at some point in your life you’ve probably noticed something about your body and wondered, “Is this normal?” Maybe it was a funny looking mole or a bump on your skin.
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