hymen in the PONS Dictionary

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It is caused by a failure of the hymen to perforate during fetal development.
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In children, although a common appearance of the hymen is crescent-shaped, many shapes are possible.
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If the hymen is sufficiently elastic, it may return to nearly its original condition.
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An imperforate hymen can also be diagnosed in newborn babies and it is occasionally detected on ultrasound scans of the foetus during pregnancy.
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Many researchers note that the presence of an intact hymen is not a reliable indicator of whether a female has been vaginally penetrated.
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She was examined by ten matrons and two midwives who found her hymen intact.
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In newborns the diagnosis is based on the findings of an abdominal or pelvic mass or a bulging hymen.
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In younger children, a torn hymen will typically heal very quickly.
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It is a misconception that the hymen always tears during first intercourse or that intercourse is required to rupture the hymen.
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The title may refer to the breaking of a girl's hymen.
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