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!