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Question:
I am 22 years old and have had sclerotherapy
one time, I don't have alot of spider veins. My plastic surgeon told me that the estrogen in my birth control pills could be contributing to this problem. I am almost positive I didn't have this problem before the pill (which I started in 1997). It's been 7 months since I went off birth control. My father has no problems with his legs and my mother received 1 varicose when she was pregnant 23 years ago but otherwise has perfect legs. I walk frequently and do cardio kickboxing 3 days a week. This is very embarassing and gives me horrible self-esteem. I have read that certain medications and hormones can be a cause. Do I have any chance that this could resolve on its own if I am not on the pill no longer? Thank You.
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| Dr. Kolvenbach |
Living and practicing in Duesseldorf, Germany, Dr. Ralf Kolvenbach serves as Chief of the Department of General and Vascular Surgery at Augusta Hospital. Dr. Kolvenbach is also a Professor of Vascular Surgery at the University of Duesseldorf. He is affiliated with the German Board of Vascular Surgery as a Fellow, the European Society of Vascular Surgery as a full member, and the Royal Society of Medicine (UK) as a Fellow, among others.
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Answer:
It can get better without the pill ! If not you have to consider sclerotherapy.
