AFTER MY ABORTION
Can I exercise after my abortion?
Bronx Abortion does not recommend that have strenuous physical activity for 4-6 weeks after your abortion.
WHAT ABOUT LIFTING THINGS?
Don’t lift anything heavier than 5-10 pounds for 4-6 weeks after your abortion.
WHEN SHOULD I SCHEDULE MY FOLLOW-UP GYN EXAM?
3 Weeks Following Your Abortion you should have a GYN exam. We invite you to come back to our Bronx office after three weeks for a free follow-up exam. This is part of our patient care protocol and allows us to make sure that your reproductive health is restored.
CAN I HAVE SEX after my abortion?
Bronx Abortion does not recommend that you not have vaginal intercourse or insert anything except a tampon into your vagina for one week after the abortion.
CAN I GET PREGNANT after my abortion?
You can get pregnant very soon after an abortion. So, birth control is an important and common concern for many women after abortion. Talk with your us about getting a birth control method that’s best for you.
WHEN WILL I GET MY NEXT PERIOD?
Abortion begins a new menstrual cycle . You should have a regular period in 4 to 8 weeks.
- Limit your physical activity for 4-6 weeks.
- Don’t lift anything heavier than 5-10 pounds.
- Avoid strenuous activities, including vacuuming, or playing sports.
- Limit your activity to short, slow walks. Gradually increase your pace and distance as you feel able.
- Listen to your body. If an activity causes pain, stop.
- Rest when you are tired.
- Don’t have sexual intercourse or use tampons or douches until your doctor says it’s safe to do so.
- Remember, you need to take it easy.