Is embolization a good treatment option for venous malformations in the labia?

Embolization has been recommended to treat venous malformations in the labia. What can be expected after the procedure besides three weeks of pain? How soon will the venous malformations return? Is it possible that the venous malformations can reoccur in other areas?

Answers from doctors (7)


Vascular Institute of Chattanooga

Published on Aug 17, 2019

Yes. Hopefully, you won't have pain but for a few days and veins shouldn't return. Usually, venous malformations are congenital and will not reoccur in other places.

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Answered by Vascular Institute of Chattanooga

Yes. Hopefully, you won't have pain but for a few days and veins shouldn't return. Usually, venous malformations are congenital and will not reoccur in other places.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Americas Vein Centers - Southborough

Published on Jan 17, 2013

After embolization, the venous malformations should get smaller and darker before resolving. They can return or reoccur.

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Answered by Americas Vein Centers - Southborough

After embolization, the venous malformations should get smaller and darker before resolving. They can return or reoccur.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Arizona Vein Specialists

Published on Jan 16, 2013

You should address these questions to the doctor performing your procedure.

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Answered by Arizona Vein Specialists

You should address these questions to the doctor performing your procedure.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on Jan 14, 2013

Usually sclerotherapy injections are the best way to treat diseased veins in the labia. I have never heard of an embolization of labial varices. As far as the diseased veins, they most likely will not come back in the treated area, but they can occur anywhere in the body, especially if there is a family history.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

Usually sclerotherapy injections are the best way to treat diseased veins in the labia. I have never heard of an embolization of labial varices. As far as the diseased veins, they most likely will not come back in the treated area, but they can occur anywhere in the body, especially if there is a family history.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Advanced Vein Center

Published on Jan 11, 2013

You are asking a lot of questions that should have been answered by the person who is going to do the procedure. We treat most labial vein problems with foam sclerotherapy, which is essentially painless. Embolization is usually treatment for the deep venous system, typically pelvic veins. It is not particularly painful either.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

You are asking a lot of questions that should have been answered by the person who is going to do the procedure. We treat most labial vein problems with foam sclerotherapy, which is essentially painless. Embolization is usually treatment for the deep venous system, typically pelvic veins. It is not particularly painful either.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialists

Published on Jan 10, 2013

Are these true venous malformations or just clusters of varicose veins from pelvic venous insufficiency? I have had limited but excellent results in treating labial varicosities with foam injection sclerotherapy. I would start with injections before considering a more complicated and invasive approach. The sclerotherapy treatment may resolve your problem for months to years. Even if it fails, you still have to option of transcatheter embolization.


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Answered by Vein Specialists

Are these true venous malformations or just clusters of varicose veins from pelvic venous insufficiency? I have had limited but excellent results in treating labial varicosities with foam injection sclerotherapy. I would start with injections before considering a more complicated and invasive approach. The sclerotherapy treatment may resolve your problem for months to years. Even if it fails, you still have to option of transcatheter embolization.


Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Jan 10, 2013

If your problem is just in the labia then, perhaps, localized sclerotherapy to that area may help. I recently performed this exact procedure one month ago and had excellent results. However, if your problem is more involved, then embolization may be necessary. This can be done with IV sedation. You need to speak with your treating physician to answer all of your questions concerning success, recurrence rate and pain.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

If your problem is just in the labia then, perhaps, localized sclerotherapy to that area may help. I recently performed this exact procedure one month ago and had excellent results. However, if your problem is more involved, then embolization may be necessary. This can be done with IV sedation. You need to speak with your treating physician to answer all of your questions concerning success, recurrence rate and pain.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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