An Unusual Case of Infertility: Urethral Coitus Due to Cribriform Hymen

Arch Sex Behav. 2018 Apr;47(3):811-813. doi: 10.1007/s10508-017-1060-z. Epub 2017 Aug 22.

Abstract

Urethral coitus is a rare type of sexual practice, usually due to vaginal agenesis or hymeneal anomalies. We report a case of urethral coitus in a healthy couple who were evaluated for infertility. The female partner had cribriform hymen and dilated urethral orifice but did not report any problems except infertility and her genital anatomy was normal. The male partner reported concerns over his penile size but was otherwise healthy. After incision of hymen, they were able to have vaginal coitus and successfully conceived. While urethral coitus is rare, it should be suspected in women presenting with infertility and a dilated urethral orifice.

Keywords: Cribriform hymen; Infertility; Urethral coitus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Coitus
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hymen* / abnormalities
  • Hymen* / surgery
  • Infertility, Female
  • Male
  • Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological* / diagnosis
  • Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological* / surgery
  • Vaginal Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Vaginal Diseases* / surgery