Will the ultrasound in a Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy be harmful for a pregnant woman?

Will the ultrasound waves damage the unborn fetus? Could the sclering chemicals hurt the mother or baby?

Answers from doctors (8)


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Sep 08, 2010

There is no evidence to show that ultrasound is dangerous to a fetus. In fact, it is often done by obstetricians to follow the developing fetus. Sclerotherapy should not be done during pregnancy. This is an elective procedure and there is no need to take any unnecessary risks for the mom or fetus.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

There is no evidence to show that ultrasound is dangerous to a fetus. In fact, it is often done by obstetricians to follow the developing fetus. Sclerotherapy should not be done during pregnancy. This is an elective procedure and there is no need to take any unnecessary risks for the mom or fetus.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Dec 15, 2009

No, the ultrasound is not harmful to the unborn fetus, although I would not recommend elective ultrasound guided injection sclerotherapy during pregnancy. I would reserve elective vein treatments during pregnancy only to injection of bleeding varicose or spider veins only after failure of conservative compression therapy.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

No, the ultrasound is not harmful to the unborn fetus, although I would not recommend elective ultrasound guided injection sclerotherapy during pregnancy. I would reserve elective vein treatments during pregnancy only to injection of bleeding varicose or spider veins only after failure of conservative compression therapy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Dec 15, 2009

Ultrasound is safe during pregnancy. I would not recommend sclerotherapy during pregnancy however.

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Answered by Miller Vein

Ultrasound is safe during pregnancy. I would not recommend sclerotherapy during pregnancy however.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialty Medical Clinic, Inc.

Published on Dec 14, 2009

No. Ultrasound in any shape or form, is not known to be harmful during pregnancy.

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Answered by Vein Specialty Medical Clinic, Inc.

No. Ultrasound in any shape or form, is not known to be harmful during pregnancy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Dec 14, 2009

The ultrasound is not harmful to the baby period. Besides the ultrasound waves are sent to the legs not the uterus. However, I would not recommend the procedure to a pregnant women since the sclerosant drug could be partially absorbed and could be potentially dangerous to the fetus.

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

The ultrasound is not harmful to the baby period. Besides the ultrasound waves are sent to the legs not the uterus. However, I would not recommend the procedure to a pregnant women since the sclerosant drug could be partially absorbed and could be potentially dangerous to the fetus.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialists

Published on Dec 14, 2009

No, the ultrasound is not harmful to the unborn fetus, although I would not recommend elective ultrasound guided injection sclerotherapy during pregnancy. I would reserve elective vein treatments during pregnancy only to injection of bleeding varicose or spider veins only after failure of conservative compression therapy.

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Answered by Vein Specialists

No, the ultrasound is not harmful to the unborn fetus, although I would not recommend elective ultrasound guided injection sclerotherapy during pregnancy. I would reserve elective vein treatments during pregnancy only to injection of bleeding varicose or spider veins only after failure of conservative compression therapy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Published on Dec 14, 2009

The ultrasound is safe. I do not recommend sclerotherapy during pregnancy.

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Answered by VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

The ultrasound is safe. I do not recommend sclerotherapy during pregnancy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Angelo N. Makris MD

Published on Dec 14, 2009

Sclerotherapy should not be performed during pregnancy. The ultrasound is not harmful to the fetus, but the sclerosant solution may be. Wait till after you deliver and are done breastfeeding.

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Answered by Angelo N. Makris MD

Sclerotherapy should not be performed during pregnancy. The ultrasound is not harmful to the fetus, but the sclerosant solution may be. Wait till after you deliver and are done breastfeeding.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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