July 2026

New leg veins during perimenopause or menopause can be frustrating, especially when they seem to appear quickly. Hormonal changes may contribute, but they are rarely the only reason veins become more visible or uncomfortable. Lauren Wikholm, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon whose practice is devoted to venous disease. At Inovia Vein Specialty Centers, she and our […]

A question we hear often is whether closing a varicose vein will reduce circulation in the leg. In most cases, the vein being treated is already allowing blood to move backward and pool rather than helping it return efficiently to the heart. At Inovia Vein Specialty Centers, our team uses examination findings and ultrasound when needed