Silent Menstrual Crisis: An Unveiling of Haematocolpos Due to Imperforate Hymen in an Adolescent Girl

Primary amenorrhea is a condition where a female of 16 years of age has not attained menarche, irrespective of development of secondary sexual characteristics. Cryptomenorrhea, the hidden accumulation of menstrual blood due to obstructed outow, often presents as primary amenorrhea in adolescent girls. (8) It can be due to congenital or acquired conditions. (8) Imperforate hymen is a common etiology of cryptomenorrhea, leading to the formation of haematocolpos which can present as varied symptoms and lead to a multitude of complications. Prompt recognition and intervention are crucial to prevent complications and restore normal menstrual function.