Is it possible to have my veins treated with EVLT and phlebectomies and possible foam sclerotherapy now if I am planning to get pregnant again in the future? Do I have to wait until I decide not to have more children?
We do not treat pregnant or nursing mothers. If you are actively trying to get pregnant, I would recommend waiting until after you deliver. However, if you are symptomatic (aching, pain, cramping, skin changes etc) I would recommend delaying pregnancy until you have your treatments. During pregnancy, you will be susceptible to blood clots and blood in varicose/refluxing veins doesn't move normally, increasing the chance of superficial, painful clots.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
It would not be prudent to treat your veins while pregnant, but, certainly, between pregnancies, it would be smart to treat them.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Yes, it is absolutely possible to have these procedures done while trying to get pregnant. All procedures are done using only local anesthetic, and so they can be done at any time. There is no need to wait until you are completely done with all childbirth to seek treatment. For one thing, you might not be done having kids for years, and you should not have to suffer all that time.
If you are pregnant, it is best to wait until after you deliver to perform any procedure.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
If you are symptomatic, I would recommend getting treated. Keep in mind that you should not have treatment during pregnancy and also it would be advisable to wait until completion of breast feeding.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Generally, a patient with significant enough venous insufficiency to need endovenous thermal ablation or phlebectomies is better off getting the veins treated before the next pregnancy since the problem will worsen during the pregnancy. Most phlebologists would prefer not to expose the patient to local anesthetics or sclerotherapy agents during pregnancy, but might do so in special circumstances requiring medically-urgent treatment.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
It would not be recommended while you're pregnant. It can be done before pregnancy but there is a risk of recurrence after pregnancy, however. Depending on the severity of the veins and the timing they can be done either before or 6-12 months after delivery.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Should not have the treatment done while pregnant. Can have it done any other times, ie; before or after pregnancies.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
You don't have to wait until you are done having children to have your varicose veins treated. However, if you are pregnant I would wait recommend waiting until after you deliver. If you are having sclerotherapy I would wait until you deliver and not nursing.
Published on Jul 11, 2012