Overview
A hymenorrhaphy is a surgical treatment that involves sewing the hymen back together. It is also known as hymen reconstruction and is not considered part of standard gynecological care. It is frequently classed as a plastic surgery operation, owing to its lack of a medical function. As a result, it is not generally offered in hospitals, and patients must travel to private clinics to have the surgery performed. Women who undergo the operation typically do it in order to induce the hymen to bleed when ruptured during sexual intercourse, which certain cultures see as proof of virginity. The process, however, is considered taboo in some cultures and is even banned in some nations.