Can a pelvic venogram affect my fertility?

I have varicose veins at age 41. I had stripping on my leg and 15 years ago, the varicose veins returned.My vein doctor says I need a pelvic venogram before doing any laser vein removal, and thinks I have pelvic congestion (but I have no symptoms). I just had a miscarriage last month and am eager to try again. I'm afraid that the pelvic venogram/coil will affect my fertility. Is this the case?

Answers from doctors (7)

Advanced Vein Center

Published on Mar 12, 2015

I don't think it will affect your fertility, but if you have no symptoms I would just treat the varicose veins for now.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

I don't think it will affect your fertility, but if you have no symptoms I would just treat the varicose veins for now.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Texas Vein And Cosmetic Specialists

Published on Mar 11, 2015

I disagree with your doctor. He should treat your leg veins as these are what are bothering you. I've sent patients for coil embolization to multiple radiologists at multiple facilities and quit sending them years ago. I never had a single patient notice any improvement in a any way after the embolizations. He should start by treating your leg veins and only consider sending you for venogram if you don't respond.

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Answered by Texas Vein And Cosmetic Specialists

I disagree with your doctor. He should treat your leg veins as these are what are bothering you. I've sent patients for coil embolization to multiple radiologists at multiple facilities and quit sending them years ago. I never had a single patient notice any improvement in a any way after the embolizations. He should start by treating your leg veins and only consider sending you for venogram if you don't respond.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Mar 10, 2015

If you have no symptoms, you do not have pelvic congestion syndrome and do not need intervention. Varicose veins recur after strippings, which were often incomplete or ineffective due to lack of ultrasound guidance.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

If you have no symptoms, you do not have pelvic congestion syndrome and do not need intervention. Varicose veins recur after strippings, which were often incomplete or ineffective due to lack of ultrasound guidance.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

More About Doctor The Vein And Vascular Institute of Tampa Bay

Published on Mar 09, 2015

There are other studies that can be done, such as ultrasound or MRI. They can determine the diagnosis without use of radiation.

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Answered by The Vein And Vascular Institute of Tampa Bay (View Profile)

There are other studies that can be done, such as ultrasound or MRI. They can determine the diagnosis without use of radiation.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Mar 09, 2015

A pelvic venogram will not affect your fertility in any way.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

A pelvic venogram will not affect your fertility in any way.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Heart and Vein Center

Published on Mar 09, 2015

The venogram by itself should not affect your fertility. To be sure, you must confirm that you are not pregnant at the time of the study.

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

The venogram by itself should not affect your fertility. To be sure, you must confirm that you are not pregnant at the time of the study.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Veincare of Arizona

Published on Mar 09, 2015

Go see a vascular surgeon who is a vein specialist. The ultrasound will help your doctor provide a diagnosis and plan for treatment.

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Answered by Veincare of Arizona

Go see a vascular surgeon who is a vein specialist. The ultrasound will help your doctor provide a diagnosis and plan for treatment.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

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