Hymenoplasty
Day 14 after hymenoplasty: the end of the second week
Day 14 · permanent hymenoplasty, flap technique
Two weeks have passed since the procedure. You are within the average 10–15 day range given for healing, and the 10-day pressurized water rule is behind you. Still, today is not a finish line; the last day of the movement rule is tomorrow.
Below we explain what the average period means for you, how to complete the antibiotic and solution if they were prescribed, and the remaining part of the movement rule.
What does an average of 10–15 days mean?
This range is an average; it does not mean every patient reaches the same point on the same day. That is why it is stated that a period of at least 2–3 weeks should be set aside for healing. You cannot determine for yourself, by counting days, when an average period is complete for you; the days in the calendar guide you, but the real measure is the examination.
The end of the second week does not mean the process is over. Your doctor assesses complete healing at the follow-up examination. The stitches also continue to stay on the tissue for 25–35 days on average; it is usual for them to be in place today.
Antibiotic and solution: how to complete them if given
Not every patient is prescribed an antibiotic; this is the doctor's decision. If you were given an antibiotic as a preventive measure, you are expected to take it regularly; if you were given a solution, to apply it as described. How and how often the solution is applied also follows what you were told.
Feeling well is not a reason to stop the medication early. Your doctor tells you how many days to use it; if you do not remember, you can call the clinic to confirm.
The movement rule today and tomorrow
- Running is not on your schedule today or tomorrow.
- On the stairs, put your foot on each step separately; do not go up two or three at a time.
- Keep your hip angle below 90 degrees.
- If your doctor gave you a period longer than 15 days, follow that period.
Water rules still waiting as the second week ends
Completing two weeks does not affect the two rules about water. No sea before day 20. The pool is not recommended until complete healing, that is, until the follow-up examination; the end of this rule is set by the examination, not by a number of days.
Do today
- If given, take your antibiotic regularly.
- If a solution was prescribed, keep applying it in the same way.
- If you are unsure how long to take the medication, ask the clinic.
- Climb the stairs one step at a time.
Avoid today
- Do not start running just because two weeks have passed.
- Do not stop the medication on your own decision.
- Do not pull your leg up towards your abdomen.
- Do not go into the sea or a pool.
Call us if
- If you have a discharge that smells different, is yellow or that you cannot identify, and it continues, contact the clinic for a check-up.
- Do not hesitate to call if you are unsure about anything to do with your medication or the area.
Frequently asked questions
Does hymenoplasty heal in 14 days?
Healing takes 10–15 days on average; day 14 is within this range. However, this is an average, and a period of at least 2–3 weeks needs to be set aside. Your doctor checks whether complete healing has taken place at the follow-up examination. Until then the pool is not recommended, and the sea is not allowed before day 20.
It has been two weeks; can I stop the antibiotic?
The antibiotic is given as a preventive measure and by the doctor's decision; if given, it should be taken regularly. You are told how many days it lasts when it is prescribed. Rather than stopping on your own before the period is over, consult your doctor if you are unsure. The same applies to the solution: it is used as described.
Can I climb stairs quickly on day 14?
Because the movement rule covers the first 15 days, it is still in force on day 14. You should not take the stairs two or three at a time, should not run and should not take your hip angle beyond 90 degrees. Unless your doctor specified a different period, this rule ends at the end of day 15.
This page is for general information only; it does not replace an examination or your doctor's advice. Some patients may need additional restrictions. The durations and rules your doctor gives you always take priority over those on this page.
References
- A new surgical technique of hymenoplasty. Wei SY, et al. International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 2015.
- Hymenoplasty and Muslim Patients: Islamic Ethico-Legal Perspectives. Bawany MH, et al. The Journal of Sexual Medicine, 2017.
Medically reviewed by Op. Dr. Şükrü Sanus, Obstetrician & Gynecologist · Last medical review: