Hymenoplasty
Day 8 after hymenoplasty: the end of the heavy lifting restriction
Day 8 · permanent hymenoplasty, flap technique
The rule against lifting loads covers 5 to 8 days after the procedure; your doctor tells you how many days within this range apply to you. If you were told eight days, today is the last day of that period. If you were told a shorter period, this restriction is already behind you.
Today has two topics: how lifting a load affects the area, and picking up a child, a separate heading for those with small children at home.
Why is heavy lifting restricted?
Lifting a heavy load causes straining in the area. This is the reason for the restriction; the aim is to keep the operated area away from this straining in the first days.
There is no kilogram limit on this page for what counts as heavy; that information comes from your doctor. If you are unsure about a load in front of you, ask before lifting it.
Since daily life carries on from the moment you leave the clinic, this restriction concerns only lifting loads, not all housework or your whole job.
If your period ends today
A restriction given as eight days ends at the end of today. You can ask your doctor how to return to loads from tomorrow onwards, that is, whether to start straight away or gradually.
If you were told five, six or seven days, that period applies. If you do not remember your period, call the clinic and find out rather than guessing.
Picking up a child is a separate matter
Picking up a small child is considered risky even when the heavy lifting period has ended. The reason here is not the weight but kicking: a child in your arms moves their legs, and a kick may land on the area.
No set period has been given for how long this risk should be considered; your doctor will tell you specifically.
The restriction does not stop you from caring for your child; what changes is whether you pick them up.
A practical routine for today
- If something needs carrying, ask someone at home for help.
- Leave the shopping bags to someone else today as well.
- When your child wants to be held, sit them down beside you.
Do today
- Remember the number of days your doctor gave you for heavy lifting.
- Hand over carrying jobs to someone else today as well.
- Spend time with your child sitting side by side, without picking them up.
Avoid today
- Do not lift anything heavy before your period is over.
- Do not pick up and carry a child.
- Do not set a weight limit based on your own guess.
Call us if
- If you have a discharge that smells different, is yellow or that you cannot work out, and it does not let up, let the clinic know for an examination.
- If you do not feel at ease after lifting a load or being kicked, ask the clinic.
Frequently asked questions
For how many days should heavy lifting be avoided after hymenoplasty?
The restriction covers the first 5–8 days; your doctor decides which day within this range applies to you. The reason is that heavy lifting causes straining in the area. For a patient who was told eight days, day eight is the last day of the restriction. If your doctor asked for an additional period, what they said applies.
How many kilos count as heavy after the procedure?
The answer to this question is not given as a number on this page; your doctor will tell you specifically how many kilos count as heavy. If you are unsure about a bag, shopping bag or similar load you carry in daily life, it is better to consult the clinic before lifting it than to act on a guess.
Can I pick up my child after hymenoplasty?
Picking up a child is considered risky, because a kick from the child in your arms may land on the area. How many days this caution lasts is not given as a general rule; your doctor will tell you according to your situation. Until then it is better to look after your child by sitting them beside you.
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: