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What if i develop some spider veins while on pills, do i need to stop taking pills or should i change the brand of my pills?

Q: what if i develop some spider veins while on pills, do i need to stop taking pills or should i change the brand of my pills?

: My reading suggests there's no evidence oral contraceptives cause varicose or spider veins. A gynecologist or vascular surgeon may have some experience with this, however.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

My reading suggests there's no evidence oral contraceptives cause varicose or spider veins. A gynecologist or vascular surgeon may have some experience with this, however.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/7/2022

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A member asked:

What if i develop some spider veins while on pills, do i need to stop taking pills or should i change the brand of my pills?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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