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Fast-paced, long distance horseback riding would not pose problems to a well-healed 4th degree perineal repair would it? about 4 months postpartum

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Might not: but my recommendation would be to give it more time to heal. sounds like a lot of stress to place on a relatively new wound.

Dr Colegrove agreed

Answered 7/24/2014

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A member asked:

Fast-paced, long distance horseback riding would not pose problems to a well-healed 4th degree perineal repair would it? about 4 months postpartum

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Dr Colegrove agreed

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