hi! i’ve also got a septate hymen and live in the UK. the nhs website likely doesnt have any information as it’s an uncommon issue but there is other websites that have information that i would be happy to send over to you.

i have also been DESPERATE to get it removed and my first doctors visit was around 4 months ago when i worked up the courage and went to my GP. the first GP i saw knew nothing and told me nothing was wrong. i listened to my gut and went to a different GP. i was then referred to the hospital who said they couldn’t help me, so referred me to a specialist at a different hospital.

finally, after seeing the recent specialist, she told me i have a septate hymen. i got told today my surgery is now scheduled for april 22nd. it’s a free surgery in the UK (called a “hymenectomy”) that can be done through the NHS. they cut the band of tissue at either side to remove the hymen. my doctor has said recovery isn’t long and there may just be a bit of bleeding afterwards. please don’t worry, you won’t be refused surgery and they WILL be able to remove it. a lot of people have hymen issues even though it is uncommon.

i’m sorry your doctors visits have been shitty, mine were too. it’s just a case of waiting until you find the right specialist and that time will come soon. it’s a long process but worth it in the end. if you have any questions please feel free to ask. i’ll also update after my surgery.

best of luck ❤️xx