If I have varicose veins of the vulva treated before becoming pregnant again, will it affect my fertility?
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I am not aware of any studies showing a change in fertility with having sclerotherapy of the vulvar veins. Treating them now should make the next pregnancy less difficult.
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No, this will not affect your fertility, but it will certainly make you more comfortable during pregnancy. These can become inflamed and very painful if they are not already.
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No, but discuss this further with your doctor.
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Treatment of vulva varicosities will not affect fertility.
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If the veins are treated locally with sclerotherapy, it is unlikely.
If you undergo ovarian vein embolization, it becomes more of a concern.
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No.
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No, to the best of our knowledge, this treatment will not have any effect on fertility. Pain from an untreated vulvular VV may result in less desire for sex, which certainly can affect the outcome.
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Not really. Where the treatment might help you is in preventing you from having varicose vein-related discomfort during your pregnancy. There really has not been any literature regarding the benefit of vein treatments on fertility.
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Treating varicose veins on your vulva can be tricky. They are associated with reflux that arises from veins inside the pelvis, which can be a complex situation. I would recommend getting a pelvic venous study done to assess the origin of the vulvar varicose veins and discuss with the interventional radiologist about your treatment options. They will discuss the details of the procedure with you depending on your particular situation, along with possible risks pertaining to fertility.
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No, it will not.
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