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Question:
I'd like to know if a hymen actually bleeds when it breaks?

Answer:
by Annette Owens: (05/14/2004)
In most cases, a hymen bleeds when it breaks. There are instances, however, when it does not bleed, and this may be due to the female's age, how the hymen is broken, and how thick and porous the membrane is.

Reviewed by: Kathleen VanKirk DHS

This question appears in the following topics:

Women's Sexual Health: Gynecological Concerns
Women's Sexual Health: Pain During Intercourse
Love and Relationships: Virginity