Is It Advisable To Get Scleotherapy Shots During The Periods?

Posted on Sun, 19 Apr 2015

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Sun, 19 Apr 2015 Answered on

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Question : Can I have scleotherapy shots during my period

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query to HCM ,
Yes , you may get your sclerotherapy shots during your menses as haemorrhoids can be treated anally and has anatomicaly no connection with the uterus and hence no effect on menstruation or vice versa. You may undertake the procedure without any issues.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sameer Kumar (7 minutes later)

The scloeotherapyvinjections injections are for spider veins is that ok during my period

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
still it is safe.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In that case they can still be taken safely as subcutaneous injections and again would not affect your periods in any way.
regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar