Varicose Veins, Menopause and You

An active lifestyle is important at any age, but it’s even more vital as your body enters into menopause. Don’t let the embarrassment or discomfort of varicose veins discourage you from getting the exercise you need to stay healthy.

Avoid the Trap

It can be a bit of a vicious cycle — you’re uncomfortable with the way your legs look and feel so you avoid exercising. Sadly, the more sedentary you become, the worse you feel.

In order to maintain a healthy weight and an active life, both factors that are important in managing menopause, it’s necessary to stay active. But if varicose veins are dragging you down, the motivation to get out there and make the most of life can be fleeting.

Maybe you feel shy about letting others see those telltale lines that indicate the onset of varicose veins. Maybe the discomfort that often accompanies this condition makes walking or jogging too painful. For these reasons alone, it’s important to stay on top of your vein health, especially as your body transitions through menopause.

Why Now?

During menopause, varicose veins often appear as the result of hormonal changes. For many women, they’re simply a cosmetic problem — unsightly blue or purple veins that appear to bulge abnormally. They can, however, cause minor discomfort in the form of itching, cramping or swelling. Varicose veins may even be indicative of a more serious medical condition, which is why it’s so important to maintain your venous health as you age.

According to Dr. Lutz, during menopause, varicose veins may become especially trying:

“Bottom line: menopause occurs with older age in women. Both are risk factors for vein disease. Age being greater than menopause. If your legs ache, are heavy or unsightly, you are less likely to be out exercising. If one is sedentary, their risk of other cardiovascular problems is much higher.”

Treatment Options

The treatments available for varicose veins are surprisingly non-invasive and mostly painless. They can be completed on an outpatient basis right in your Vein Specialist’s office. It often takes as little as one hour to treat the varicose veins, often allowing you to return to your daily activities the same day.

It’s such a painless procedure to correct such an impactful problem that you’ll regret any time you spent procrastinating. If you haven’t already, it’s time to make the call to address painful and unsightly varicose veins.

Book an Appointment Today

You’re only a phone call away from the knowledgeable staff of Vein Specialists of Illinois. Drs. Sorenson and Lutz have over 30 years of combined experience in lessening the complications caused by varicose veins — those unsightly, spider-like lines that appear on the legs. When you book an initial appointment with the friendly professionals at VSI, you’ll be able to face menopause confidently, with the stunning legs you’ve always wanted. Stop by Vein Specialists of Illinois for a quick and friendly consultation.

Call 847-595-1083 today for your free phone consultation or to schedule a full comprehensive assessment.