Cecilia’s question is one that I often receive. The risk factors for varicose veins and other superficial venous problems (DVT) include older age, family history, obesity, numerous childbirths and occupations requiring long periods of standing. The studies carried out have shown that the presence of varicose veins in the lower limbs, or other superficial venous problems, does not increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Similarly, this risk does not increase in women with varicose veins that take the estrogen-progestin pill or other combined hormonal contraceptives (CHCs) with respect to women without varicose veins.
