Hymenoplasty
Day 16 after hymenoplasty: returning to running and sport
Day 16 · permanent hymenoplasty, flap technique
The rule on running, stairs and the hip angle set for the first 15 days was completed yesterday. Unless your doctor gave you a longer period, today is your first day outside this restriction.
The restriction being lifted and the pace at which you return to sport are separate questions. The answer to the second is not on this page, because your doctor decides it according to your situation. Here you will find what has changed, what stays the same and what you can ask your doctor.
What has changed today?
Under the general rule, the requirement not to run, not to take the stairs two or three at a time and to keep the hip angle below 90 degrees is limited to the first 15 days. Day sixteen is the first day outside this period.
Your daily life has carried on since you left the clinic; what is new today is that the limit on how you move has ended. This does not mean a sudden difference in your body between yesterday and today; what has changed is the period the general rule covers.
In what order do you return to running and sport?
We cannot give a general timetable for which sport to start with, when to increase the pace and on exactly which day to move on to training. Your doctor decides this order.
If you plan to go to the gym, run or do another form of exercise, consult the clinic before you start. Telling your doctor what kind of sport you do makes it easier for them to plan a route specifically for you.
If you were given a longer period
Some patients may need additional restrictions, and the movement period may be kept longer than 15 days. If you were given a separate date on the procedure day or afterwards, nothing changes for you today; you carry on as on the previous days. If you do not remember which date applies, you can call the clinic and find out.
Rules that do not change
The rules about water stay in place: no sea before day 20, and the pool is not recommended until the follow-up examination. For those planning to swim, these two rules are considered separately from running. The average 25–35 days during which the stitches stay on the tissue has not yet passed today either.
Do today
- If you were given a separate date, check it in your calendar.
- Consult the clinic before starting sport.
- Tell your doctor which sport you do.
Avoid today
- Do not go back to a training programme without asking your doctor.
- Do not count swimming as part of returning to sport; the sea and pool rules still apply.
- If you were given a longer period, do not follow the general calendar.
Call us if
- If you see a discharge that is yellow, has an unusual smell or that you cannot name, and it does not stop, come in for a check-up.
- If anything leaves you in doubt after you increase your activity, call the clinic and ask.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run 16 days after hymenoplasty?
The no-running rule is for the first 15 days; day 16 is outside this period. Even so, your doctor decides at what pace and in what order you return to running, so it is appropriate to ask before you start. If you were given a period longer than 15 days, there is no running until that period is over.
When can I go back to the gym after hymenoplasty?
The movement restriction generally covers the first 15 days; there is no timetable that suits everyone for a step-by-step return to sport. Your doctor will tell you specifically which exercise to start on which day. For sports that involve swimming, the sea and pool rules also apply.
Is it a problem to take the stairs two at a time on day 16?
The rule against taking the stairs two or three at a time was set for the first 15 days and, as a general rule, has ended on day 16. Some patients may need an additional restriction from the doctor; if you were told something like this, what your doctor said takes priority. If you are unsure, you can ask the clinic.
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: