What birth control method can i use seen i have varicose vein?

Should Not Matter: Although the use of hormonal birth control does have a higher risk for potential clotting, the presence of varicose veins shouldn't effect which method to use. More importantly, you should seek treatment from a qualified vein specialist to get your varicosities and the underlying cause taken care of, and then you may use any birth control you wish. Treatment is minimally invasive and easy to have.

IUD: Bcp all have risk for development of blood clots, and these include patches. Vv increases risk for blood clots, and so to diminish that risk, iud may be the way to go.

Depends: The safest birth control method for patients with abnormal blood clotting problems would include; barrier methods like condom /diaphragm. Just because you have varicose veins, does not mean that you have coagulation problems--most forms of birth control, including the pill, maybe appropriate for you.The birth control pill does increase the chances for deep vein clot. Discuss with a vein surgeon.

Any one you like: As dr. Schwartz said, it really should not matter. True, as others said, the safest method would be an iud or a barrier method but the increased risk of DVT with varicose veins while on the pill is so minimal that it is very unlikely that you would need to worry about blood clots just because of your varicose veins.

Personal Preference: This should be a matter of personal preference, although it is always wise to consult with your GYN. Varicose vein disease is not a factor when choosing birth control unless you have a clotting disorder or have had clotting complications related to your vein disease. Since hormonal birth control has some slight risk of blood clots, then it could be an issue in those circumstances. Otherwise not.