More Visible Veins: Should You Worry, or Not?
Dr. John S. Hogg, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS | Founder, MedicalVein Clinic® The most common vein question I hear from women has nothing to do with varicose veins. It’s some version of this: “Dr. Hogg, I’ve started noticing more veins in my legs. Is this normal, or is something wrong?” […]
Are Your Legs Trying to Tell You Something?
Spider veins on your legs and other indications that a medical evaluation is warranted. By John Hogg, MD, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS Founder, Medical Vein Clinic Most women we see who come in asking about their spider veins start with a version of the same sentence. “I just want […]
Hot Flashes Can Be a Warning Sign
Why they are often an early marker of vascular dysfunction By John Hogg, MD, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS Founder, Medical Vein Clinic You experience a wave of heat. Your face flushes. Your neck and torso get sweaty. You reach for a fan or max your car’s AC.. The heat explosion lasts […]
Why You Can’t Sleep
How Your Vein Health Impacts Sleep By John Hogg, MD, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS Founder, Medical Vein Clinic You know the routine. It’s 2 AM, and you’re awake again. You flip the pillow, adjust the covers, shift your legs, and try to get comfortable. A hot flash hits, and […]
The Vascular Clock
The Vascular Clock: Understanding Female Vascular Aging By John Hogg, MD, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS Founder, Medical Vein Clinic Your vascular system does not age on a set timeline. For women, it follows a hormonal one. Here is what that means for your legs, your arteries, and your long-term […]