I have developed what I think are spider veins during my second and current pregnancy. I want to have them treated but I was wondering how long after delivery I should wait to seek treatment.
Varicose and Spider Veins commonly develop during pregnancy. However, often they resolve with several months post-partum. If they still persist after that time, you can consider having them treated.
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Wait at least 3 months before seeking treatment for your spider veins. They may resolve by themselves during that time. If still there, then go ahead and have them treated by a specialist.
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I suggest waiting 2 months or after you are done nursing.
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You should wait 6 months.
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Wait 3 months post delivery. That is the standard to allow the circulatory overload to normalize.
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In our practice we usually recommend waiting until after breast feeding is complete or, if on the day of sclerotherapy you are breast feeding, we ask that they pump and discard the milk that day. It is very common to develop spider and varicose veins during pregnancy. Do you have any large veins? If so, you could also have an underlying venous problem.
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How long you wait following a pregnancy depends on who you talk to. There is really no rule regarding when you can seek treatment. I generally tell my patients that they should at least wait a few months after delivery because of the hormonal changes that occur after delivery. Your veins are affected by these hormones so you should allow them some time to adjust. Secondly, I tell my patients who are breast feeding not to get treatment unless they are willing to pump and dump the breast milk. The treatment drugs often used in vein treatments can find their way into breast milk. Even though there is no evidence to suggest any potential harm to a feeding baby, I believe why risk it.
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After breast feeding is done you can receive treatment.
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It is usually recommended to wait 6 weeks after delivery along with a 6 week OB referral.
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You should check with your OB/GYN, but it should be safe to have sclerotherapy any time after the baby is born. Many women develop varicose veins during pregnancy so you should have your veins evaluated by a vascular clinic. Your condition could require more treatment than sclerotherapy.
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You should wait at least 3 months. Veins tend to improve after pregnancy. Many of the venous changes are due to hormonal changes. It could take as long as 6 months to see the full effect, but if they really bother you, then 3 months would be adequate.
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You should wait until after you have finished breastfeeding. If you have
varicose veins, swelling or spider veins below the knee you should also
consider thorough evaluation of the venous system for insufficiency.
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You should wait at least 3-4 months.
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At least six months. Or until finished with breastfeeding.
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We recommend waiting until your homones return to normal after delivery of weaning if breastfeeding. Veins are more dilated during this time. Once a normal hormonal cycle begins many spider or varicose veins may disappear or fade. Schedule an evaluation about eight weeks post delivery or weaning.
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