Day 15 after hymenoplasty: the last day of the movement restriction

Day 15 · permanent hymenoplasty, flap technique

For fifteen days you have kept your steps small, climbed the stairs one at a time and taken care not to pull your leg too far towards your body. Today is the last day of this rule. From tomorrow, unless your doctor gave you a separate period, the movement restriction is lifted.

On this page you will find why the rule was set, what you still need to watch today and what kind of transition is appropriate tomorrow.

What was the 90-degree rule, and why was it there?

The hip angle is the angle between your thigh and your torso. It is zero when you stand; it increases as you pull your knee towards your abdomen. For the first 15 days this angle should not go beyond 90 degrees, because when the leg comes too close to the torso and the stride opens, the suture line is stretched.

That is why running, taking the stairs two or three at a time and squatting are part of the same rule: all three either increase the angle or open the stride.

Still in force today

• Go up and down stairs one step at a time.
• If you need to pick something up from the floor, ask someone for help instead of squatting.
• Do not lengthen your stride to catch a bus or reach a high step; wait for the next one.
• Do not run; walking briskly is enough.

What changes tomorrow?

The end of the rule does not mean doing everything at once on the first day. For an area that has been protected for two weeks, the most suitable transition is a slow one: first normal strides and stairs, then brisk walking. Ask your doctor in what order to return to running and sport.

For some patients the doctor may extend this period. If you were given a different period on the procedure day or at the check-up, that period applies, not the date on this page.

What continues once the movement restriction is lifted?

The movement restriction is one thing; the restrictions on water are another. For the sea you need to wait for day 20. The pool is not recommended until complete healing is seen at the follow-up examination. The stitches are also still in place; they stay on the tissue for 25–35 days on average.

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.

Medically reviewed by Op. Dr. Şükrü Sanus, Obstetrician & Gynecologist · Last medical review: 2 October 2026