A few things about spider veins

Can spider veins fade naturally?

Normally, spider veins are long-lasting. However, there are certain conditions that may cause them to subside naturally, the most common of which is pregnancy. Women experience hormonal changes during pregnancy, which may be a factor in the fading of spider veins.

Pregnancy and spider veins often go hand in hand, and these unsightly veins are a common side effect of pregnancy. During pregnancy, a woman's blood volume increases, putting greater pressure on her blood vessels. As the uterus grows, the pressure increases further, causing the veins to swell and form spider veins.

The good news is that these veins tend to gradually shrink after childbirth. As the body's blood volume returns to normal, the veins may also gradually disappear. This process can take three to four months.

Note, however, that spider veins may not completely disappear after delivery. In addition, if a woman has already had spider veins before, then they are at a higher risk of developing spider veins again during later pregnancies. In this case, medical treatment may still be required to completely remove them.