How long after sclerotherapy is it safe to become pregnant? Will the solution affect my future fetus?

I had an EVLT and phlebectomy 1 year ago, but now there is a branch vein that my doctor wants to take care of with sclerotherapy injections. How long after the procedure is it safe to become pregnant? Will the solution have any impact on the future fetus?

Answers from doctors (12)


South Palm Cardiovascular Associates

Published on Mar 18, 2014

No lasting effects on conception/pregnancy. the drug of sclerotherapy is inactive within seconds after injection

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Answered by South Palm Cardiovascular Associates

No lasting effects on conception/pregnancy. the drug of sclerotherapy is inactive within seconds after injection

Published on Jul 11, 2012


The Sheen Vein Institute

Published on Feb 07, 2014

The sclerotherapy drug is typically metabolized by your body within a few minutes to an hour or so after treatment; therefore, it should have no affect on when you can get pregnant. It should also have no impact on your future fetus. That said, we typically do not treat anyone who is actively pregnant or in the process of trying to get pregnant, or anyone who is actively breastfeeding unless they pump and dump.

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Answered by The Sheen Vein Institute

The sclerotherapy drug is typically metabolized by your body within a few minutes to an hour or so after treatment; therefore, it should have no affect on when you can get pregnant. It should also have no impact on your future fetus. That said, we typically do not treat anyone who is actively pregnant or in the process of trying to get pregnant, or anyone who is actively breastfeeding unless they pump and dump.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Finesse Surgical Solutions

Published on Jan 23, 2014

There is no known effect of sclerosants on the fetus. However, we are cautious and do not treat a pregnant woman with sclerotherapy. If the treatment is done prior to conception, there will be no impact on a a future fetus; the medicine is eliminated from your system in 24 to 48 hours.

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Answered by Finesse Surgical Solutions

There is no known effect of sclerosants on the fetus. However, we are cautious and do not treat a pregnant woman with sclerotherapy. If the treatment is done prior to conception, there will be no impact on a a future fetus; the medicine is eliminated from your system in 24 to 48 hours.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on Jan 20, 2014

The sclerosant is no longer in the body after 1 week, but it is probably a good idea to wait until all the veins that need to be treated are treated before you become pregnant, just in case you need to retreat any with sclero.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

The sclerosant is no longer in the body after 1 week, but it is probably a good idea to wait until all the veins that need to be treated are treated before you become pregnant, just in case you need to retreat any with sclero.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Center of Orange County

Published on Jan 13, 2014

While it is safe to conceive 24 hours after sclerotherapy, the hormones of pregnancy may undo some of the treatment and reopen treated veins. It is probably wise to wait a few months after sclerotherapy before becoming pregnant for the best results, but no harm will come to the fetus.

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Answered by Vein Center of Orange County

While it is safe to conceive 24 hours after sclerotherapy, the hormones of pregnancy may undo some of the treatment and reopen treated veins. It is probably wise to wait a few months after sclerotherapy before becoming pregnant for the best results, but no harm will come to the fetus.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Jan 13, 2014

The sclerosant is gone by the next day, so you can try to conceive 24 hours after the procedure.



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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

The sclerosant is gone by the next day, so you can try to conceive 24 hours after the procedure.



Published on Jul 11, 2012


Aluna Vein Centers

Published on Jan 13, 2014

The solution dissipates very fast in the body, so even after one day would be okay.

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Answered by Aluna Vein Centers

The solution dissipates very fast in the body, so even after one day would be okay.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Jan 13, 2014

While no studies have been conducted on the effects of sclerosants on a a fetus, physicians will avoid injecting a patient who is pregnant or nursing. If you are actively trying to become pregnant, I would err on the side of caution and wait to have the veins injected later. Compression hose will help slow down the process of more or larger veins developing during pregnancy. Typically, the solution will be out of your system within 24 hours.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

While no studies have been conducted on the effects of sclerosants on a a fetus, physicians will avoid injecting a patient who is pregnant or nursing. If you are actively trying to become pregnant, I would err on the side of caution and wait to have the veins injected later. Compression hose will help slow down the process of more or larger veins developing during pregnancy. Typically, the solution will be out of your system within 24 hours.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Jan 12, 2014

The medicine from sclerotherapy is gone from your body in 24 hours, for it is metabolized. So, considering this, it would be safe to get pregnant as early 24 hours after the treatment. It will have no lasting effect on fetal development.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

The medicine from sclerotherapy is gone from your body in 24 hours, for it is metabolized. So, considering this, it would be safe to get pregnant as early 24 hours after the treatment. It will have no lasting effect on fetal development.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Jan 11, 2014

There are no studies to show the effects of sclerotherapy on a developing fetus. I certainly would not recommend any sclerotherapy if you are pregnant. Sclerotherapy most likely is out of your system within 24 to 48 hours of the treatment, but the effects of sclerotherapy may take up to 6 weeks to dissolve the veins. To be safe, I would recommend avoiding pregnancy for 6 weeks post-sclerotherapy treatment.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

There are no studies to show the effects of sclerotherapy on a developing fetus. I certainly would not recommend any sclerotherapy if you are pregnant. Sclerotherapy most likely is out of your system within 24 to 48 hours of the treatment, but the effects of sclerotherapy may take up to 6 weeks to dissolve the veins. To be safe, I would recommend avoiding pregnancy for 6 weeks post-sclerotherapy treatment.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Jan 10, 2014

There is debate over whether sclerotherapy can or will affect a fetus if a woman is pregnant. To be safe, it is recommended that patients refrain from undergoing the procedure if they are pregnant. If you are not, there should be no risk to your future fetus.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

There is debate over whether sclerotherapy can or will affect a fetus if a woman is pregnant. To be safe, it is recommended that patients refrain from undergoing the procedure if they are pregnant. If you are not, there should be no risk to your future fetus.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Veins etc. at Comprehensive Cardiovascular Consultants

Published on Jan 10, 2014

I would wait at least a week to be safe.

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Answered by Veins etc. at Comprehensive Cardiovascular Consultants

I would wait at least a week to be safe.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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