Will the ultrasound waves damage the unborn fetus? Could the sclering chemicals hurt the mother or baby?
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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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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Ultrasound is safe during pregnancy. I would not recommend sclerotherapy during pregnancy however.
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No. Ultrasound in any shape or form, is not known to be harmful during pregnancy.
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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
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
The ultrasound is safe. I do not recommend sclerotherapy during pregnancy.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
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