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Virginity testing, or hymen examination, is medically unreliable for determining sexual history and causes significant physical, psychological, and social harm to individuals. Health professionals should cease this practice due to its lack of utility and potential for abuse.

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  • Human Rights

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  • Virginity testing, also known as hymen or per vaginal examination, is a practice to assess sexual history.
  • This systematic review is the first to examine the medical utility and impacts of virginity testing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the evidence on the medical utility of virginity testing by hymen examination.
  • To assess the potential physical, psychological, and social impacts of virginity testing on examinees.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic search of ten electronic databases and other sources was conducted up to January 2017.
  • Studies reporting on the medical utility or impact of virginity testing were included and evidence was summarized.
  • Meta-analysis was not feasible due to study heterogeneity.

Main Results:

  • Seventeen studies were included in the review.
  • Hymen examination is not an accurate or reliable method for determining virginity status.
  • Virginity testing can inflict physical, psychological, and social harm on individuals.

Conclusions:

  • Despite lacking medical utility and causing harm, virginity testing persists, even in sexual assault assessments.
  • Medical professionals need updated training, and textbooks should reflect current knowledge.
  • Countries should re-evaluate policies and move towards banning virginity testing.