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Posted on:05/27/2009
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I'm 15 years old and have never had any sexual intercourse at all. I have had the problem a couple of times where when I am trying to get my tampon out it gets stuck around some extra skin (I believe is a split hymen). My question is if I can go to the gyno and get this cut, or what I can do. It is extremely painful to pull out because this extra skin is wrapped around it. Thanks!
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The best thing to do is to go see your doctor (pediatrician or family medicine doctor) for an exam, then discuss options. Good luck!
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Answered By:
Nancy Brown
, Ed.S, M.A., Ph.D.
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