Read that since birth control pills mimic pregnancy, it can make spider veins worse by weakening vein walls. Is it true? (photo)

It’s important to distinguish between varicose veins and spider veins when choosing between laser therapy, sclerotherapy, and vein surgery. With two board certified vein specialists, our center uses a combination of visual examination, functional flow measurements, ultrasound, transillumination, and infrared light to map out vein networks prior to therapy. Lasers can be used to treat deep varicose vein insufficiency, vein perforators, and varicose veins. Sclerotherapy is ideal for spider veins and reticular veins. Whereas surgery is reserved for severely incompetent varicose vein segments.


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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

The vein walls can be weakened by female hormones. Birth control pills increase estrogen or progestin, which could possibly contribute to spider veins although if spider veins run in your family they are more likely simply hereditary and unrelated to medications.  If you desire to have them treated for cosmetic reasons. I would recommend sclerotherapy injections.

Thank you for the question! It's true that birth control pills can exacerbate your spider veins by affecting hormones in your system. These pills may think your vein valves and, when the vein valves malfunction, excess pressure forces the blood to flow backward. 
An in-person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to assess your needs and obtain expert medical advice. Best of luck!

Spider veins have multiple etilogies, and are mostly genetic. They can be worsened by hormones, especially those associated with pregnancy. If you are on a stable dose with your birth control pill, it is unlikely to cause a sudden worsening of your spider veins, however it could theoretically be possible. It is more likely the progression of your venous disease which is encoded in your DNA. Having a superficial venous ultrasound will let you know if you have any abnormal veins which could be "feeding" the spider veins and making them get worse. 

Multiple pregnancies are one of the many factors that contribute to the presence of venous reflux. Using ultrasound to scan your legs, your physician will determine if venous reflux is present. Consider a visit to a vein specialist who you can trust for a full evaluation including the ultrasound scan. Your physician can help you make informed healthcare decisions to take care of your venous circulation now and for the future.
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There is a direct relationship between taking birth control pills snd spider vein formation.  Although it does not occur in all women the relationship is very common.  Genetics also plays a g key role. I would recommend periodic sclerotherapy rather than changing your birth control pills.

Hormonal therapy does thin out vein structures and affects vein valve function, whether it is varicose, reticular or spider. Valve dysfunction, also known as leakage, cause venous hypertension which causes proliferation of veins seen as spider veins, telangiectasias, reticular complexes .... In the pregnant state, it is a surge in estrogen and progesterone, along with 30% increase in intravascular volume and the mechanical effect of the growing fetus which pushes on the back of the abdomen, the retroperitoneum, which houses the vena cava. This pressure load reduces the eggress of venous blood out of the legs, increasing the likelihood of developing new veins.One thing you can do is take natural citru bioflavonoids containing Diosmin to keep your veins healthy. I recommend the formula by VenaSmart called Varicosamin and I have all my patients take it. It keep your veins healthy. It is a proprietary formula that they have harnessed to reduce undue inflammation that causes vein valve dysfunction.