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Hymenal tags are one of those personal health topics that Media Health Group believes should be addressed clearly, respectfully, and positively. Health issues of this nature shouldn’t be treated as something bad or shameful. Our aim is to help people properly understand how their bodies work, recognizing that every body is different and all health decisions should be made with care.
Hymenal tag is known as a little outward part of tissue at the edge of a hymen which is a slim membrane that sort of covers the vaginal opening.
- Healing from tears in the hymen which can happen from childbirth, tampons, tight underwear, or rough sex. The healing of that tear then leaves behind tissue folds or tags.
- Natural appearance: Some of them just appear for no reason and go with time.
- Changes in hormones: As estrogen levels change, the vaginal tissue changes with it. Hormonal changes included contraception, puberty and even postpartum
They are generally benign and not harmful. They are far more different from cysts or polyps.
A lot of people aren’t in harm’s way because of hymenal tags but it can also lightly affect:
- Some menstrual products like menstrual cups, tampons, or pads might cause irritation or displace little tags.
- During sex, there might be a catch of the tags and that can cause discomfort.
- The self image because a lot of people might feel very self conscious about how their genitals look.
| Case Study | Reasons Why | How To Solve It |
| A little discomfort from rubbing | The tag touches a part of the underwear | Use more soft cotton and don’t wear clothes that are tight |
| Hymenal tag bleed from time to time | Sensitive tissue can be due to friction | Track your time and self, undergo hygiene steps and notice if bleeding stops |
| Fear about what tag entails | Zero knowledge about how the body works | Get clarity from your doctor because knowing helps you worry less |
Though tags are generally considered as not dangerous, some cases need examination like:
- Obstruction with tampons or other menstrual products
- Constant bleeding or pain
- Issues with sex or fear of examination
- Increased volume over few months
- Visual examination carried out by a pediatrician, gynecologist, or a proper doctor
- When necessary, a minor gynecological procedure involving local anesthesia, cutting down the tag and stitching it is carried out.
- In rare cases, a biopsy is carried out but only if the tag looks questionable.
People who have had image issues and took out tags have had huge changes in their self esteem, which proves that even procedures that are optional can help boost emotions.
No. There is no connection to sexual habits.
No, they don’t need to be taken out except it comes with symptoms like bleeding, discomfort or psychological impact.
As much as freckles or the size of your nose are a part of your anatomy, hymenal tags are also part of the human body.
It is a minor procedure, patients don’t need to be admitted and the duration to heal is brief. Some people even go back to their routine activities after a few days.
Let us start off with stories from real people: Let’s begin with voices:
- Tabitha aged 35 has always felt a little tissue fold but kept it to herself until it got very discomforting.
- Mary aged 27 found a little tag after using a tampon. She was confused and wondered if it was normal.
- Hailey aged 18 found out about a hymenal tag after her doctor noted it during her regular examination. However, she didn’t think much about it again.
It should be known that hymenal tags are really common and a lot of them happen without any symptoms or cause for worry. While some go away, others tend to last but seeing one is usually more shocking than it is an issue.
Hymenal tags usually are 2 to 10mm in size but they are also different in structure, volume, and even color. A lot of them cannot really be sen unless you find it by chance.
No. Hymenal tags do not prevent you from getting pregnant.
In rare cases, it is possible. A lot of people don’t have it again and there is usually an improvement with emotional health.
No. Hymenal tags are known as physical tissues. As long as proper hygiene is observed, there is no problem of an infection.
Usually at early infancy or childhood, less than 5 years. A lot of tags go away on its own
Usually, yes. For comfort sake, local anesthesia is used. There is usually a quick recovery with a little discomfort for a few days.
Remember that your body even with tags deserves all the respect and praise.
Hymenal tags might come up without warning but it doesn’t affect your health, your value and your sexual dignity.
You should look for help if there is anything that disturbs you in an emotional or physical sense.
A lot of the anxiety and fear surrounding hymenal tags comes from culture and society. Learning about it takes that weight off your shoulder.
- You don’t have to remove hymenal tags, it is optional.
- They are very common.
- Your feelings are equally important.
- They are not cancerous.
When you learn about it and wield empathy, hymenal tags can be viewed as a normal occurrence and not a defect.