The hymen is a thin membrane 2 - 3cm from the vaginal opening, with one or more holes for menstrual blood to escape. The hymen has many blood vessels interwoven together, so when the hymen is torn, there will be a little blood.

To restore a torn or damaged hymen, many women have chosen hymenoplasty. This is considered a safe, minimally invasive surgical procedure that involves the use of medical instruments to heal the vaginal mucosa.