Are risks of complications during pregnancy higher after having endovenous laser ablation?

I had this surgery a year ago, then again 4 days ago because the first one was not successful. I would like to get pregnant in the next could of months, but an worried about clots. Should I be, or are there other risks?

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Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Oct 03, 2010

There are no added risks of complications during pregnancy after endovenous ablation. It would be prudent to do a follow up venous ultrasound to see the anatomy and to ensure that the treated veins are closed and that the deep system is normal.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

There are no added risks of complications during pregnancy after endovenous ablation. It would be prudent to do a follow up venous ultrasound to see the anatomy and to ensure that the treated veins are closed and that the deep system is normal.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on May 14, 2010

There is no data as to the risk of pregnancy and EVLT. There is a risk of DVT with pregnancy and a risk with EVLT but that risk should be long over in the next couple of months. Ablating the reflux with the EVLT should actually decrease your risk of DVT in theory. I would strongly encourage you to where your compression stockings throughout your pregnancy in any event.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

There is no data as to the risk of pregnancy and EVLT. There is a risk of DVT with pregnancy and a risk with EVLT but that risk should be long over in the next couple of months. Ablating the reflux with the EVLT should actually decrease your risk of DVT in theory. I would strongly encourage you to where your compression stockings throughout your pregnancy in any event.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Innovative Vein

Published on Apr 29, 2010

This procedure should not put you at higher risk for clots during pregnancy. In fact, getting rid of bad veins improves your clot risk. The procedure itself has a very low risk of clot risk as well.

Answered by Innovative Vein (View Profile)

This procedure should not put you at higher risk for clots during pregnancy. In fact, getting rid of bad veins improves your clot risk. The procedure itself has a very low risk of clot risk as well.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Apr 29, 2010

There should be no increased risk with your pregnancy if you've had an ablation.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

There should be no increased risk with your pregnancy if you've had an ablation.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Apr 28, 2010

There are no known additional risks of getting pregnant after an ablation. The risk of a blood clot is elevated during pregancy continues until about 8 weeks after.

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Answered by Miller Vein

There are no known additional risks of getting pregnant after an ablation. The risk of a blood clot is elevated during pregancy continues until about 8 weeks after.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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