Varicose veins that develop during pregnancy often improve within a few months after delivery, but they may not completely disappear. The veins may shrink and become less noticeable as the body returns to its pre-pregnancy state, and the pressure on the veins decreases.
However, some women may continue to have varicose veins after pregnancy, especially if they had them before pregnancy or if they have other risk factors, such as a family history of varicose veins, obesity, or multiple pregnancies. If varicose veins persist and cause discomfort or cosmetic concerns, treatments such as sclerotherapy, laser therapy, or radiofrequency ablation can be considered after you have fully recovered from childbirth.
It’s important to wait until your body has stabilized hormonally and physically, which is typically a few months postpartum, before pursuing any invasive treatments for varicose veins.
Varicose veins that develop during pregnancy often improve within a few months after delivery, but they may not completely disappear. The veins may shrink and become less noticeable as the body returns to its pre-pregnancy state, and the pressure on the veins decreases.
However, some women may continue to have varicose veins after pregnancy, especially if they had them before pregnancy or if they have other risk factors, such as a family history of varicose veins, obesity, or multiple pregnancies. If varicose veins persist and cause discomfort or cosmetic concerns, treatments such as sclerotherapy, laser therapy, or radiofrequency ablation can be considered after you have fully recovered from childbirth.
It’s important to wait until your body has stabilized hormonally and physically, which is typically a few months postpartum, before pursuing any invasive treatments for varicose veins.
