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When Can Physical Activities Be Resumed Back After An Abortion?

Posted on Sat, 20 Aug 2016

Question: Hi. I was 5.5 weeks pregnant. Started with abortion pills on 14th July. Some RPOC were seen in TVS done on 28th July. I repeated dose of abortion pills starting 29th July. After that no RPOC were seen in TVS done today. Can I resume physical workout like aerobics/gym from tomorrow?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Preferably wait for 10 days

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
No RPOCs in the uterus on ultrasound means that the abortion process is complete and no further intervention is required in this regard.
Physical activity and workout should be delayed for at least 10-14 days post abortion. This is to give time to the body and the reproductive organs to regain their original strength and function.
I will suggest you to wait for 10 days before resuming aerobics and gym.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

I am not feeling any weakness and bleeding stopped on 20th July only. Do I still need to wait for 10 days?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can resume

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, if your bleeding has stopped 14 days ago, then you can resume your workout from tomorrow onwards.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad