Should I wait to have Endovenous Laser Ablation until I'm finished having kids?

I have varicose veins that get worse when I'm pregnant. I want to have endovenous ablation, but should I wait until I'm finished having children (my husband and I want at least one more)?

Answers from doctors (11)


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Oct 02, 2010

It would be better to have the veins treated before your next pregnancy. This will help to avoid any potential problems from the veins with your next pregnancy.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

It would be better to have the veins treated before your next pregnancy. This will help to avoid any potential problems from the veins with your next pregnancy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Arizona Vein and Laser Institute

Published on Jun 10, 2010

If your varicose veins are persistent and cause you symptoms. You can
get treated anytime. If you are in pain or your calfs are swollen and
heavy all the time you should get the treatment and not wait for
future pregnancy.

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Answered by Arizona Vein and Laser Institute

If your varicose veins are persistent and cause you symptoms. You can
get treated anytime. If you are in pain or your calfs are swollen and
heavy all the time you should get the treatment and not wait for
future pregnancy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on May 19, 2010

It's a personal decision. If you have treatment now and get pregnant, you could form a new vein that refluxes and new varicose veins. However, if that does occur, there would be less to treat vs. if you wait.

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Answered by Miller Vein

It's a personal decision. If you have treatment now and get pregnant, you could form a new vein that refluxes and new varicose veins. However, if that does occur, there would be less to treat vs. if you wait.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


HealthQare Associates of Northern Virginia

Published on May 17, 2010

Not Necessarily. It is better to correct venous insufficiency before you become pregnant , because it prevents the progression of disease associate with pregnancy. However, you should not have treatments if you are actively trying to conceive.

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Answered by HealthQare Associates of Northern Virginia

Not Necessarily. It is better to correct venous insufficiency before you become pregnant , because it prevents the progression of disease associate with pregnancy. However, you should not have treatments if you are actively trying to conceive.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on May 14, 2010

There is no good reason to wait. Actually, taking care of the problem prior to any future pregnancies is actually the best scenario because it will make you next pregnancy more tolerable and take care of the underlying vein problem for good. There is no problem with waiting, but if it were bothering me, I would get it done now.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

There is no good reason to wait. Actually, taking care of the problem prior to any future pregnancies is actually the best scenario because it will make you next pregnancy more tolerable and take care of the underlying vein problem for good. There is no problem with waiting, but if it were bothering me, I would get it done now.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Angelo N. Makris MD

Published on May 13, 2010

If you have lifestyle limiting symptoms, I would suggest treatment. If the symptoms are still tolerable, then wait.

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Answered by Angelo N. Makris MD

If you have lifestyle limiting symptoms, I would suggest treatment. If the symptoms are still tolerable, then wait.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on May 13, 2010

The treatment with endovenous ablation can certainly be done in between pregnancies. It will greatly improve you leg symptoms and you should have less leg pains during your next pregnancy.

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

The treatment with endovenous ablation can certainly be done in between pregnancies. It will greatly improve you leg symptoms and you should have less leg pains during your next pregnancy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialty Medical Clinic, Inc.

Published on May 13, 2010

Absolutely not. If you have problem that is bothering you, have it fixed. same vein will not re-appear. Those who say first have all the kids you may want to have, then worry about the vein that is causing you trouble, is like saying: Don't fix you achy tooth, until
you are sure you don't want to eat anymore! The current problem with veins can be fixed. If in future another problem showed up, then you can have it checked and fixed accordingly.

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Answered by Vein Specialty Medical Clinic, Inc.

Absolutely not. If you have problem that is bothering you, have it fixed. same vein will not re-appear. Those who say first have all the kids you may want to have, then worry about the vein that is causing you trouble, is like saying: Don't fix you achy tooth, until
you are sure you don't want to eat anymore! The current problem with veins can be fixed. If in future another problem showed up, then you can have it checked and fixed accordingly.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on May 12, 2010

I depends on many factors including how bad your symptoms are, and how large the veins are. You should discuss this with your MD.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

I depends on many factors including how bad your symptoms are, and how large the veins are. You should discuss this with your MD.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Innovative Vein

Published on May 12, 2010

There is no good reason to wait. Actually, taking care of the problem prior to any future pregnancies is actually the best scenario because it will make you next pregnancy more tolerable and take care of the underlying vein problem for good. There is no huge problem with waiting, but if it were me, I would get it done now.

Answered by Innovative Vein (View Profile)

There is no good reason to wait. Actually, taking care of the problem prior to any future pregnancies is actually the best scenario because it will make you next pregnancy more tolerable and take care of the underlying vein problem for good. There is no huge problem with waiting, but if it were me, I would get it done now.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Published on May 12, 2010

No. If you need the procedure, it is better to go ahead and get it done.

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Answered by VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

No. If you need the procedure, it is better to go ahead and get it done.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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