How soon after the abortion can I return to normal activity?
It is important to protect yourself from infection after an abortion. For two weeks after your abortion, do not have sex, use tampons, take a tub bath, douche, or go swimming. Generally, women feel well enough to return to work or school the day after their procedure, but it is important that you take as much time as you need to recover. It is normal to have bleeding and cramping for about the length of time of your normal period. During that time, we advise you to avoid heavy lifting and exercise, as it may make your bleeding heavier.
