Hymenal configuration Vagina The Hymen What is your hymen? You are a virgin until
you have sexual intercourse. All hymens look a bit different, some young women
don't even have one or have torn them from exercise and sports.Imperforate hymen
is at the extreme of a spectrum of variations in hymenal configuration. Variations
in the embryologic development of the hymen are common and result in fenestrations,
septa, bands, microperforations, anterior displacement, and differences in rigidity
and/or elasticity of the hymenal tissue. Inspection of the external genitalia
and anus are important components of the physical examination of the female
neonate. While this examination can and should be accomplished by the pediatrician,
the observant