Open in a separate window. Abnormal genital exams included findings such as a hymenal transection, laceration, enlarged opening, or scar. Accessed 15 July They conclude that if a girl has a broken hymen, she must not be a virgin. Search Search the WHO.

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A gap exists between current medical evidence of virginity testing and medical education and training [ 9 , 30 , 33 , 35 ]. Presence or absence of 21 different hymenal or vulvar features was compared between the two groups, such as presence of hymenal tissue, transections, perforations, and notches. Leclerc-Madlala S [ 4 ]. May 6, News Release.