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Fertility, pregnancy, puerperium and varicose veins

Young women often wonder what they need to be aware of regarding their varicose veins during pregnancy, and whether varicose veins might even be dangerous during this beautiful time. The good news is: no – provided some preventative measures are taken. Varicose veins can be removed preventatively. Let's start with the desire for children: this does not need to be influenced by a woman's existing varicose veins, as varicose veins generally do not endanger a pregnancy or the baby's health.

You can find out more about typical symptoms and progressions in our article. What are the symptoms of varicose veins?. Our article provides information on preventive measures. Can varicose veins be prevented?. After pregnancy, modern minimally invasive procedures are available – read our article about it Removing varicose veins without an incision. All information about varicose veins can also be found on our services page Varicose veins.

Dr. med. Ulrich Kusenack – Specialist in Vascular Surgery and Phlebology, Private Practice Düsseldorf
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Dr Ulrich Kusenack

Specialist in Surgery & Vascular Surgery · Private Practice Düsseldorf

LMU Munich FA Surgery 2001 Abdominal Vascular Surgery 2006 Over 25 years of experience

Dr. Kusenack has been working in vascular medicine for over 25 years – most recently as Chief Physician of the Department of Vascular Surgery at Helios University Hospital Wuppertal. In his private practice on Königsallee in Düsseldorf, he treats patients with lipoedema and varicose veins, and performs liposuction.

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