Does endoscopic retrograde ureteral lithotripsy affect the hymen?

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Hello doctor. Doctor let me ask, will endoscopic retrograde lithotripsy tear the hymen? Looking forward to consulting your doctor. Thank you doctor!
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Hello. Endoscopic retrograde ureteral lithotripsy is the insertion of the endoscope into the urinary tract, that is, through the urethra, bladder, and up the ureter. This does not affect the hymen at all because the vagina and urethra are two separate passages.
Thank you for your question to Vinmec Health System. Best regards.
Master, Doctor Le Phuc Lien - Urologist - General Surgery Department - Vinmec Nha Trang International Hospital

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