How long should I take off work for the EVLA procedure? When can I resume sex?

I'm a very active 37-year-old female. I will be having bilateral endovenous laser ablation. I have a desk job and am wondering how much time I should take off work after the procedure. How long before I can resume sex?

Answers from doctors (11)


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on Aug 12, 2013

As for the time taken off of work, you will need to discuss this with your treating physician. Regarding sex, whenever you want.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

As for the time taken off of work, you will need to discuss this with your treating physician. Regarding sex, whenever you want.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Arizona Vein Specialists

Published on Aug 02, 2013

You and your doctor should this discussion since you are under his care. In general, 1 day is sufficient, unless you are a professional athlete or climb ladders. Your body will tell you when you can resume sex.

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Answered by Arizona Vein Specialists

You and your doctor should this discussion since you are under his care. In general, 1 day is sufficient, unless you are a professional athlete or climb ladders. Your body will tell you when you can resume sex.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Chuback Vein Center

Published on Aug 02, 2013

As far as work and taking time off, it depends on your pain tolerance and how you feel after your procedure. We recommend that patients continue with their normal daily activities as if they never had a procedure at all. We have patients who have procedures and then return to work that same day. As far as your other activities, you should listen to your body and act accordingly. You may have some pain and discomfort but each case is different.

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Answered by Chuback Vein Center

As far as work and taking time off, it depends on your pain tolerance and how you feel after your procedure. We recommend that patients continue with their normal daily activities as if they never had a procedure at all. We have patients who have procedures and then return to work that same day. As far as your other activities, you should listen to your body and act accordingly. You may have some pain and discomfort but each case is different.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Aug 02, 2013

You will only need to take a couple of days off after the procedure. No problem with sex.

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

You will only need to take a couple of days off after the procedure. No problem with sex.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Aug 02, 2013

Discuss this with your treating physician. The amount of time needed off varies from person to person. Most daily activities can be resumed immediately. Heavy physical activity should be delayed for 3-7 days.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Discuss this with your treating physician. The amount of time needed off varies from person to person. Most daily activities can be resumed immediately. Heavy physical activity should be delayed for 3-7 days.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Aug 02, 2013

My patients prefer to take off work for the day of the procedure. They may also take the next day off to elevate their legs and walk around frequently to boost circulation. That said, many return to work the next day if they are in jobs such as yours. However, they understand that with going back the next day they must be able to get up and walk around frequently, stay well hydrated and elevate their legs periodically throughout the day, if possible.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

My patients prefer to take off work for the day of the procedure. They may also take the next day off to elevate their legs and walk around frequently to boost circulation. That said, many return to work the next day if they are in jobs such as yours. However, they understand that with going back the next day they must be able to get up and walk around frequently, stay well hydrated and elevate their legs periodically throughout the day, if possible.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Smith Vein Institute, LLC

Published on Aug 02, 2013

You do not have to take any time off of work. You can resume sexual relations immediately.

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Answered by Smith Vein Institute, LLC

You do not have to take any time off of work. You can resume sexual relations immediately.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Clinic of North Carolina

Published on Aug 01, 2013

You will have to ask the physician whose doing your laser treatment. In our office, we use radiofrequency verses laser to treat veins. Recovery time is different.

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Answered by Vein Clinic of North Carolina

You will have to ask the physician whose doing your laser treatment. In our office, we use radiofrequency verses laser to treat veins. Recovery time is different.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Aug 01, 2013

After endovenous laser ablation, most people go back to work the next day. There are no prohibitions from sex after the procedure, just let common sense be your guide.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

After endovenous laser ablation, most people go back to work the next day. There are no prohibitions from sex after the procedure, just let common sense be your guide.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Center of Orange County

Published on Aug 01, 2013

When we perform thermal ablation there is no prohibition of sexual relations, nor is time off desk work recommended. Obviously, check with your doctor for his/her instructions, which may differ.

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Answered by Vein Center of Orange County

When we perform thermal ablation there is no prohibition of sexual relations, nor is time off desk work recommended. Obviously, check with your doctor for his/her instructions, which may differ.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Aug 01, 2013

You should be able to return to work within 2 to 3 days after the ablation. If you do both sides and microphlebectomies, you may need to be off longer. I never do both sides at the same time, and I always do microphlebectomies when necessary at the same time of the ablation. I tell my patients to return to work as soon as they feel comfortable and can do their job. There are no restrictions on resuming sexual activity.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

You should be able to return to work within 2 to 3 days after the ablation. If you do both sides and microphlebectomies, you may need to be off longer. I never do both sides at the same time, and I always do microphlebectomies when necessary at the same time of the ablation. I tell my patients to return to work as soon as they feel comfortable and can do their job. There are no restrictions on resuming sexual activity.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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