Should I wait after pregnancy to have surgery?

My right leg GSV is damaged and I have lots of pain. I am aware that if I have surgery before getting pregnant, more veins may appear afterwards. I am just worried that I will suffer a lot during pregagncy if I do not do anything. What are my options?

Answers from doctors (4)


More About Doctor David Green, MD

Published on Jul 19, 2021

If you have documented GSV insufficiency and are not pregnant, it would be appropriate to be treated. Regarding the development of new varicose veins after pregnancy: these can occur with or without prior treatment but are more likely to occur if you have not had your GSV treated.

Answered by David Green, MD (View Profile)

If you have documented GSV insufficiency and are not pregnant, it would be appropriate to be treated. Regarding the development of new varicose veins after pregnancy: these can occur with or without prior treatment but are more likely to occur if you have not had your GSV treated.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Advanced Vein Center

Published on May 31, 2016

The recommendations would be to treat your leg before the next pregnancy.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

The recommendations would be to treat your leg before the next pregnancy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vascular Center and Vein Clinic of Southern Indiana

Published on May 31, 2016

Pregnancy can make varicose veins and leg swelling worse due hormonal changes and increased abdominal pressure. I recommend wearing compression stockings of 30 mmHg or greater to minimized the symptoms in the legs while pregnant. After the pregnancy, it is safer to proceed with venous ablation and stab phlebectomy as needed.

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Answered by Vascular Center and Vein Clinic of Southern Indiana

Pregnancy can make varicose veins and leg swelling worse due hormonal changes and increased abdominal pressure. I recommend wearing compression stockings of 30 mmHg or greater to minimized the symptoms in the legs while pregnant. After the pregnancy, it is safer to proceed with venous ablation and stab phlebectomy as needed.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on May 31, 2016

I would recommend treating your veins before pregnancy since they will worsen during pregnancy and if left untreated, can lead to superficial or deep phlebitis. There is always a risk of developing new veins after pregnancy, but those can be addressed at a later time. If you choose not to treat your veins before pregnancy, then wear support hose throughout the pregnancy.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

I would recommend treating your veins before pregnancy since they will worsen during pregnancy and if left untreated, can lead to superficial or deep phlebitis. There is always a risk of developing new veins after pregnancy, but those can be addressed at a later time. If you choose not to treat your veins before pregnancy, then wear support hose throughout the pregnancy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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