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Re: Spider Veins? From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net) Fri, 27 Mar 1998 21:14:49 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Kelly Shanahan, MD: "Re: pregnancy" Previous message: Kelly Shanahan, MD: "Re: Physical activity while pregnant" In reply to: Janie: "Spider Veins?" At Fri, 27 Mar 1998, Janie wrote: > >I have been taking a progestin only BCP for about four months and have >recently started noticing an increasing number of small purple veins all >up the back of my legs, from knee to thigh. Could the BCP be causing >these? Should I be worried? Thanks. oral contraceptives are known for increasing spider and varicose veins, although it is predominantly an estrogen effect. Ways to help control speider veins include losing weight if overweight; wearing support hose, especially if you stand for long periods of time; walking; vitamin C and maybe ginko. Spider veins can also be treated by sclerotherapy (injecting a salt solution) or laser or phototherapy. -- Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG S. Lake Tahoe, CA note: Opinions here are for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your own physician. It cannot take the place of a face to face consultation and examination. Sorry, but private e-mails will not be answered. Next message: Kelly Shanahan, MD: "Re: pregnancy" Previous message: Kelly Shanahan, MD: "Re: Physical activity while pregnant" In reply to: Janie: "Spider Veins?"

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