Re: Is my oral contraceptive causing my varicose veins?
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 14 Sep 2000 20:49:46 -0500 (CDT)
It is extremely unlikely that the pill (or any pill) is causing varicose
veins.
As for other methods of birth control, many find diaphragm or foam and
condoms to be effective with minimal to no side effects.
HSM
At Wed, 13 Sep 2000, Atosa wrote:
>
>I am a 25 year old woman with no children. I have been taking an oral
>contraceptive called Desogen, for almost one year. I have noticed that
>I am starting to get surfacing spider and varicose veins in my legs. I
>do not stand for extended periods of time. However, varicose veins do
>run in my family.These veins were not noticable prior to starting the
>medication. I also have a dull aching pain in my right leg. The right
>leg is also where the veins are worse. I have discussed the issue with
>my husband, and we are considering stopping the medication. Will the
>veins go away if I stop the pill? Is it possible that this brand is the
>problem? Would switching to another brand of oral contraceptive give me
>a better result. I have researched other birth control methods on the
>internet. If I choose not to take any more pills or use any type of
>inplanted device, then what are other reliable methods?
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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