Is it safe to breast feed while undergoing Sclerotherapy?

How long does the Sclerosing agent remain in bloodstream after procedure? I had it done while breast feeding and was told to just disregard and continue. How long does sclerosing agent remain in bloodstream?

Answers from doctors (7)


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Aug 28, 2010

I would not recommend sclerotherapy while breast feeding. Although it may be safe, sclerotherapy is an elective procedure and there is no reason to add any unnecessary risk to the baby even if it is remote. Our basic philosophy is, "Above all, do no harm."

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

I would not recommend sclerotherapy while breast feeding. Although it may be safe, sclerotherapy is an elective procedure and there is no reason to add any unnecessary risk to the baby even if it is remote. Our basic philosophy is, "Above all, do no harm."

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Feb 23, 2010

While there are no established standards, I don't recommend undergoing sclerotherapy during pregnancy. In general, the solutions used are safe and cleared from the blood stream rapidly.

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Answered by Miller Vein

While there are no established standards, I don't recommend undergoing sclerotherapy during pregnancy. In general, the solutions used are safe and cleared from the blood stream rapidly.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Feb 22, 2010

I don't recommend it. Not much is known about this.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

I don't recommend it. Not much is known about this.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Feb 22, 2010

Sclerotherapy solutions are safe in general. Saline solutions pose no risk to a breastfeeding infant. STS and other sclerosants, if used, are cleared fairly quickly. Usually within a few hours. There are no standards established regarding breastfeeding and sclerotherapy. But because it is cleared quickly, I recommend to nursing mothers that they pump the next 2 times their child would feed and discard the milk. They would supplement during this time of course. Then they may resume breast feeding.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

Sclerotherapy solutions are safe in general. Saline solutions pose no risk to a breastfeeding infant. STS and other sclerosants, if used, are cleared fairly quickly. Usually within a few hours. There are no standards established regarding breastfeeding and sclerotherapy. But because it is cleared quickly, I recommend to nursing mothers that they pump the next 2 times their child would feed and discard the milk. They would supplement during this time of course. Then they may resume breast feeding.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Innovative Vein

Published on Feb 22, 2010

Sclerotherapy solutions are safe in general. Saline solutions pose no risk to a breastfeeding infant. STS, if used, is cleared fairly quickly. Usually within a few hours. There are no standards established regarding breastfeeding and sclerotherapy.? But because it is cleared quickly, I recommend to nursing mothers that they pump the next 2 times their child would feed and discard the milk. They would supplement during this time of course. Then they may resume breast feeding.

Answered by Innovative Vein (View Profile)

Sclerotherapy solutions are safe in general. Saline solutions pose no risk to a breastfeeding infant. STS, if used, is cleared fairly quickly. Usually within a few hours. There are no standards established regarding breastfeeding and sclerotherapy.? But because it is cleared quickly, I recommend to nursing mothers that they pump the next 2 times their child would feed and discard the milk. They would supplement during this time of course. Then they may resume breast feeding.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinSolutions - Edina

Published on Feb 22, 2010

We tell our patients that if you "pump and dump" for 24-48 hours after having injections, you will be fine. That is based off the information on the solution that we use (sodium tetradecyl sulfate), it may be different for other solutions. In addition, we were told that if there is still some of the solution in your system when you continue nursing, it should not be harmful to the baby. They may just not want to eat because it might taste "soapy" to them. If your physician is using a different solution, do not follow these recommendations.

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Answered by VeinSolutions - Edina

We tell our patients that if you "pump and dump" for 24-48 hours after having injections, you will be fine. That is based off the information on the solution that we use (sodium tetradecyl sulfate), it may be different for other solutions. In addition, we were told that if there is still some of the solution in your system when you continue nursing, it should not be harmful to the baby. They may just not want to eat because it might taste "soapy" to them. If your physician is using a different solution, do not follow these recommendations.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


The Jacksonville Vein Center

Published on Feb 22, 2010

I do not recommend breast feeding while undergoing sclerotherapy.

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Answered by The Jacksonville Vein Center

I do not recommend breast feeding while undergoing sclerotherapy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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