Most people understand varicose veins as damage to the vessels of the lower extremities, but varicose veins also affect veins in other locations. For example, many women experience varicose veins of the genital organs, and in particular varicose veins of the labia. The article will tell you what causes lead to vascular damage in the intimate area, the symptoms of varicose veins of the external female genitalia and perineum, as well as the treatment of the pathology.
The most common and significant causes of the development of varicose veins of the labia, as well as the perineum, are pregnancy and the process that invariably follows it - natural childbirth. It is after them, and sometimes even in the last stages of pregnancy, that doctors, when visiting women, note varicose veins of the female external genitalia.
There are many reasons leading to the development of varicose veins in intimate areas after and during pregnancy and childbirth. The most significant are considered to be a violation of the blood supply to the pelvic organs and external genitalia, including the labia, as well as sharp fluctuations in hormonal levels. Blood supply during the period of future motherhood undergoes significant changes: the constantly growing uterus puts pressure on the lower and surrounding pelvic veins, as a result of which normal blood flow is disrupted. Blood stagnation occurs, pressure in the venous bed increases, which leads to the formation of varicose veins.
Photo of the venous vessels of the pelvis.
Schematic photo of varicose veins of the labia.
The immediate cause of varicose veins of the labia, perineum, etc., will be a changed hormonal background affecting the blood vessels. In some pregnant women, the density of the venous vascular wall may already be reduced (more often this is a genetic feature). It is this category of expectant mothers who, during pregnancy, as well as after it and childbirth, are at risk for developing varicose veins.
However, not only during the period of future motherhood, during childbirth, as well as after it, varicose veins can develop. The disease occurs not only in those women who have given birth, but also in those who have not experienced these conditions. The causes of varicose veins in an intimate place in those who have not given birth can be:
An important reason for the development of varicose veins of the labia and perineum in women who have not gone through childbirth is heredity. It is the genetically predisposed weakness of the venous wall and the structural features of the valvular apparatus of the veins that lead to the occurrence of the disease in women who are under the influence of other causes that cause varicose veins.
Symptoms of varicose veins of the labia make it easy to diagnose the disease. Enlarged veins of the genitals and perineum can be easily seen by any doctor during an examination. The vessels are noticeable in the form of enlarged, convoluted, subcutaneous formations of a bluish color, sometimes forming entire vascular clusters or a node protruding under the surface of the skin. Changes can also be detected in the mucous membrane covering the labia. Upon examination, spider veins, cyanotic flowers and twisted cords are visible on it.
Photo of the result of computed tomography of varicose veins of the labia.
In addition to the visual defect, women may experience the following symptoms:
The pain can radiate to the perineum and sacrum. Constant pain that interferes with a woman’s normal life affects her psychological status. Women's mood decreases, depression, neurosis, increased irritability, and poor sleep may occur.
Severe varicose veins of the labia do not form immediately. First, a small nodule appears on the surface of the labia. The woman is not bothered by any unpleasant symptoms at this time, so, naturally, there is no treatment for the disease. With further exposure to unfavorable factors that cause varicose veins, the number of nodules increases and they merge with each other. The size of the veins expands, they become tortuous and protrude strongly above the skin. If left untreated, the number of nodules, lumps and cords becomes so large that they prevent a woman from sitting, moving normally, and having sex.
Photo of pronounced varicose veins in the groin and thigh.
In addition to unpleasant symptoms, the disease can lead to complications: varicothrombophlebitis, thrombosis of pelvic vessels, bleeding or rupture of the tissue of the perineum and labia in women during childbirth.
Varicose veins of the labia are treated mainly conservatively. Treatment primarily involves eliminating the causes of the disease. Women are recommended to eat properly, correct their body weight, and change their physical activity: gymnastics, yoga, and swimming. All treatment is aimed at normalizing blood circulation in the pelvic vessels. It should be noted that the treatment does not impose any restrictions on sexual activity. If sex does not cause discomfort, then there are no contraindications to the activity.
If varicose veins in the groin or labia occurred during pregnancy, the pathology may go away on its own after childbirth. Intensive drug treatment should not be prescribed immediately. It is necessary to treat varicose veins with drugs if all other methods have been ineffective or in a situation where the process has gone far and the symptoms of the disease bring severe suffering to the woman.
Treatment involves the prescription of drugs that have a positive effect on the vascular wall. Varicose veins in the groin can be treated using local remedies and systemic drugs. The drugs belong to different groups and have different profiles of drug effects.
To improve the tone of the veins, venotonics are prescribed, for example Troxerutin (capsules or gel) or Detralex. The active ingredients of the drugs are bioflavonoids, which help reduce the permeability of the vascular wall and capillary fragility. The drugs improve microcirculation and reduce tissue swelling caused by venous insufficiency.
In case of an advanced process, in order to prevent the formation of blood clots, antiplatelet agents and other drugs that prevent thrombus formation, for example Trental, Curantil, are prescribed. Improves microcirculation and vitamin C, so multivitamin preparations are added to the treatment of women or appropriate diet adjustments are made.
In order to reduce the severity of symptoms in non-pregnant women, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be prescribed. Medicines will relieve pain and inflammation of the tissues surrounding inguinal varicose veins. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are recommended in the form of suppositories, ointments or gels for topical use on the skin, tablets (Diclofenac, Meloxicam).
Varicose veins of the vulva can be treated with sclerotherapy. The procedure is carried out by a vascular surgeon and involves the introduction of a special substance - sclerosant - into the lumen of enlarged veins. The drug pushes blood out of the vein and causes it to “collapse.” The affected area stops functioning, and blood flows into unchanged veins. However, it should be remembered that varicose veins of the vulva can recur, so treatment must also include eliminating the causes of the disease.
Photo of a laser coagulation device.
If conservative therapy is ineffective, a woman suffering from varicose veins undergoes surgical correction. Possible methods of surgical treatment are:
Naturally, varicose veins of the vulva or varicose veins of the labia that occur during pregnancy cannot be treated surgically. Doctors wait for the woman’s natural resolution of the pregnancy, and then look at the severity of the symptoms of the disease. If the clinical picture of varicose veins persists in the absence of reasons contributing to the progression of the disease, or conservative therapy is ineffective, surgery is performed.
However, even after surgical treatment, no specialist can guarantee that the disease will not recur if the woman’s body is still affected by the adverse factors that cause varicose veins. Only stabilization of body weight, proper nutrition and lifestyle will be the key to the success of both conservative and surgical treatment.
Varicose veins of the genital organs are an unpleasant disease of the pelvic veins, a frequent companion of women during pregnancy, as well as varicose veins of the lower extremities. And today we will talk about the dangers, what to do and how to treat vaginal varicose veins during pregnancy.
Varicose veins of the genital organs (including during pregnancy) can form due to congenital or acquired weakness of the vascular walls and valve insufficiency. Factors that greatly increase the risk of varicose veins include:
long-term static stress, for example, due to work;
There is a connection between varicose veins in the groin and hormonal changes during pregnancy in a woman’s body, for example, with an increase in estrogen or progesterone. Read on to learn more about the symptoms of perineal varicose veins during pregnancy.
The following video will tell you about the dangers that various types of varicose veins pose during pregnancy:
Varicose veins of the labia are well recognized even when examined by the woman herself, since its main symptoms are an increased size of the labia and a noticeable dilatation of the veins. In this case, the veins can form a whole conglomerate of nodes, accompanied by the appearance of ties and spider veins.
Also with varicose veins it is noted:
The last two symptoms often disappear towards the end of pregnancy or after childbirth.
CT photo of varicose veins of the labia during pregnancy
Varicose veins in an intimate place, on the labia during pregnancy can be diagnosed directly at an appointment with a phlebologist. The doctor examines the veins, checks the condition of the labia and collects anamnesis. To confirm the analysis, patients are prescribed an ultrasound, which allows one to visualize the state of the patient’s venous system.
To detect pathologies and concomitant diseases, the patient will be prescribed other tests: blood tests, Doppler sonography, and others. Read on to find out what to do if you have varicose veins in the groin during pregnancy.
Inguinal varicose veins of the labia must be treated urgently, since it threatens negative consequences for the mother. First, patients are prescribed therapeutic treatment. If it does not help and the disease progresses, the patient undergoes surgery to restore the normal state of the venous system.
Experts will talk about treatment methods for varicose veins of the labia in the following video:
The therapeutic method of treatment is aimed at stopping the reverse flow of blood and relieving pain symptoms. For this purpose, venotonic drugs and angioplatelet agents are prescribed, which prevent thrombus formation.
Surgical intervention for varicose veins of the labia is based on phlebosclerosing techniques. Microthermocoagulation is widely used.
However, foam sclerotherapy remains the more common method. During the procedure, a sclerosant is injected into the vein, causing it to stop functioning and blood to flow through healthy veins.
Measures to prevent varicose veins during pregnancy are focused on strict adherence to the doctor’s instructions, as well as the need to:
You should also consult your doctor about the possibility of having sex, especially in late pregnancy.
Varicose veins are often accompanied by perineal rupture and bleeding during labor. Bleeding can be either small or heavy, threatening the health of the child and mother.
For this reason, women in labor often undergo a caesarean section. Indications for surgery depend on the degree of the disease and the patient’s well-being.
Despite the fact that dilated veins remain, vaginal varicose veins during pregnancy respond well to treatment. The patient’s life can only be threatened by complications of varicose veins, and then only due to illiterate or untimely treatment.
The doctor will tell you whether and how to give birth with vaginal varicose veins in the following video:
Carrying a baby is often accompanied by certain difficulties, in particular, varicose veins of the labia develop during pregnancy. The disease occurs quite often in expectant mothers and is directly related to changes occurring in the body. Sometimes the problem goes away on its own after the baby is born. But basically, a woman has to fight the pathology with the help of medications prescribed by a doctor. An advanced disease can cause severe blood loss during childbirth.
Varicose veins of the genital organs during pregnancy are a problem that causes the expectant mother to experience unpleasant discomfort. In most cases, those who have lower extremities affected by the disease are well aware of venous expansion. But since veins are also present in the organs of the reproductive system, varicose veins also occur there, for example, on the labia of pregnant women.
According to statistics, over 20% of pregnant women experience this disease. Pregnancy is a period when extra pounds appear and the volume of circulating blood increases. Vessels lose elasticity. They have to withstand extreme stress.
The disease manifests itself differently in each woman:
But at the same time, all patients deal with many negative consequences of varicose veins in the form of excruciating pain and psychological stress.
Enlarged veins in the genitals can be fatal. This is possible in advanced forms of pathology, when severe blood loss occurs during labor due to rupture of the walls of blood vessels.
After conception has occurred, the body begins to rebuild. The workload increases significantly, which can provoke an increase in existing chronic diseases. Moreover, with the onset of pregnancy, new ailments often appear.
Due to discomfort in the genital area, the expectant mother may seek help and, as a result of an examination, she may be diagnosed with varicose veins of the labia during pregnancy.
There are several provoking factors of pathology:
Problems with the outflow of venous blood are also caused by:
In terms of external signs, varicose veins of the labia are similar to varicose veins, which occur on the lower extremities.
The disease can be recognized by the following symptoms:
If a pregnant woman observes any of the signs listed above, it means that she urgently needs to begin treating the disease.
As for possible complications, it is necessary to mention the frequent occurrence of perineal rupture and blood loss during childbirth. As a rule, bleeding is not dangerous. But when they are abundant, there is a huge risk to the life of mother and baby.
Because there is a real threat, doctors may recommend a caesarean section. However, everything will depend on how well the patient feels and at what stage the disease is.
To definitively confirm the diagnosis, the patient must undergo additional examination.
Diagnosis of the pathology is carried out by a phlebologist, who must examine the condition of the veins and intimate organs, as well as collect an anamnesis. In addition, an ultrasound will be prescribed to visualize the condition of the venous vessels, a blood test, Doppler ultrasound and other research methods that are needed.
Treatment of the disease involves two approaches:
If the initial stage is present, then the first manifestations should be dealt with using conservative methods. Thanks to them, it will be possible to reduce the blood supply to the organs located in the pelvis and legs.
To help get rid of varicose veins:
Thanks to such simple changes, the course of the disease can be slowed down. Only after the birth of the baby will you be able to fully recover. In the meantime, while the woman is pregnant, doctors can prescribe treatment that will ease the symptoms.
If the doctor deems it necessary, the microfoam sclerotherapy method will be used to eliminate the disorder. Its essence is to inject a solution through a tube into the affected areas. The foam solution ends up in the place where blood clots form, and, narrowing the vessel, begins to move blood through healthy veins. After this, the affected area is compressed for several minutes.
It happens that the disease does not disappear during the postpartum period, but, on the contrary, continues to develop further. In this case, the patient is sent for surgery.
Elimination of the violation is carried out using:
Many women with vulvar varicose veins are afraid to give birth naturally. But if the doctor turns out to be a true professional, the risk of complications will be reduced to a minimum. Moreover, at the early stage of the disease there are no contraindications to independent childbirth. The main thing is that treatment is prescribed in a timely manner.
Caesarean section is appropriate when the case is very serious. To avoid dangerous consequences, sometimes the expectant mother is hospitalized in advance. Using simple procedures, doctors will try to alleviate and improve the patient’s condition. If the procedures turn out to be effective, then there is no need to be afraid of natural childbirth.
The appearance of the disease can seriously complicate the course of pregnancy, so preventive measures cannot be avoided.
At the onset of the disease, you must do the following:
If the expectant mother is interested in childbirth without complications in the presence of genital varicose veins, she simply must monitor her own well-being and regularly come for examination. Deterioration of the condition can be avoided. In most cases, it is possible to prevent extensive blood loss. The main thing is to notice unfavorable changes in time and seek treatment. And then neither the mother nor her baby will be in danger.
Varicose veins of the labia develop during pregnancy and are diagnosed in 30% of pregnant women. Typically, the pathology resolves itself after childbirth and persists in no more than 10% of cases.
Symptoms of varicose veins of the labia are progressive in nature, increasing as the duration of pregnancy increases. In the early stages of gestation, the disease does not manifest itself in any way.
The main reason for the occurrence of vaginal varicose veins during pregnancy is directly related to pregnancy itself, namely changes in hormonal levels. From the moment of conception, the hormone progesterone begins to increase at a rapid pace, large concentrations of which have a relaxing effect on the veins, as a result of which the tone of the vascular wall decreases.
Varicose veins during pregnancy in the groin can also be provoked by placenta previa or its low location, as well as other gynecological pathologies that impede blood flow:
Important factors contributing to the occurrence of varicose veins are increased pressure in the veins and an increase in the volume of circulating blood. A decrease in the tone of the venous wall, caused by hormonal imbalance, along with slow blood flow, leads to valvular insufficiency of the deep veins with the development of replacement vessels (collaterals) in the genital area.
Varicose veins during pregnancy occur in two forms - complicated and uncomplicated, and the likelihood of complications increases with increasing pregnancy as the uterus grows, which creates compression of the veins and interferes with normal blood flow.
It is not so much varicose veins itself that is dangerous for pregnant women, but its complications:
Childbirth in women with varicose veins is often complicated by placental abruption, rupture of amniotic fluid, and weakness of pushing. The choice of delivery method depends on the woman’s condition and the stage of the disease. Preference is given to natural delivery, since during a cesarean section there is a high probability of massive bleeding.
Before giving birth, a pregnant woman must undergo a blood test to diagnose the state of the hemostatic system, based on the results of which the woman can be prescribed antiplatelet therapy. If varicose veins of the perineum rupture during childbirth and bleeding begins, it is stopped by surgical suturing of the vessels and scleroobliteration.
The task of a diagnostic study is to determine the pathological source that provokes varicose veins of the vulva.
For this purpose, the following methods are used:
Based on the results of the study, the issue of treatment tactics for varicose veins in a pregnant woman is resolved. If the connection between varicose veins of the labia and pathological blood flow through the saphenofemoral anastomosis (the place where the great saphenous vein flows into the deep femoral vein) is confirmed, and this condition carries a high probability of complications, then surgery is performed.
If the pathology is associated with the ovarian veins, then the operation is performed six months after birth.
Treatment of varicose veins in intimate areas is primarily aimed at eliminating pain and preventing complications. What to do with such an unpleasant disease? Starting from the second trimester of pregnancy, drugs are prescribed orally - phleboprotectors containing flavonoids: diosmin and troxerutin:
The listed drugs normalize capillary permeability, eliminating edema, increase the density of vascular tissues, increase the tone of the venous wall, and prevent the development of inflammation.
In the absence of a clinical effect of drug therapy, the attending physician may decide to carry out phlebosclerosing treatment from the second trimester of pregnancy, the essence of which is the intravenous administration of sclerosing drugs into the dilated veins of the vulva and perineum.
This procedure is contraindicated during pregnancy, however, in some cases, with the progression of varicose veins and the ineffectiveness of conservative therapy, according to strict medical indications, this method can be used in pregnant women.
The question of surgical treatment is raised when there is severe dilation of the veins, accompanied by insufficiency of the valves of the saphenofemoral anastomosis. The operation is performed on pregnant women in cases where the likelihood of complications is very high.
Under local anesthesia, through an incision in the groin area, ligation of the veins and tributaries of the great saphenous vein in the saphenofemoral anastomosis is carried out. Other surgical interventions are performed on patients only after delivery.
Some herbal teas help improve blood circulation in the pelvis and also have an anti-inflammatory effect.
Physical exercises must be performed in the morning and evening in a lying position for 15 minutes, spending 3 minutes on each exercise, and 2 minutes of rest between them. Perform gymnastics after breathing exercises - take a slow, deep breath and exhale completely.
Along with exercises, it is recommended to apply a contrast shower to the perineal area every day. You can find out more about gymnastic exercises here.
From the first trimester of pregnancy, all women are advised to wear special medical compression tights for pregnant women with an insert for the abdomen of compression class 2. To enhance the therapeutic effect, special latex pads can be applied to the groin areas. Medical tights improve blood flow from the veins of the legs, venous plexuses of the buttocks and perineum.
Everyday underwear should be made of natural cotton, be loose, and not compress the pelvic and groin areas. more about the choice and principle of compression garments here.
Since varicose veins of the labia often occur during pregnancy in women with varicose veins of the legs and pelvic organs in the pre-pregnancy state, it is important to undergo a course of therapeutic treatment at the planning stage. Women with hormonal imbalances are also at increased risk.
During pregnancy, it is important to avoid active physical activity and prolonged standing or sitting. It is necessary to take vitamins B3 (nicotinic acid), C and calcium supplements. The diet should mainly consist of products of plant origin - fresh fruits, vegetables, vegetable oil. more about the diet for varicose veins here.
Underwear should be loose. It is recommended to use a contrast shower every day, directing the stream at the perineal area; hot baths, saunas and steam baths should be avoided.
After childbirth, varicose veins of the labia and perineum return to normal on their own, usually within the first 2 months. Residual manifestations of the disease in the form of swollen veins on the labia persist in no more than 10% of cases, and are most often associated with insufficiency of the valves of the saphenofemoral anastomosis.
Preserved varicose veins of the vulva after childbirth may also indicate pelvic venous congestion syndrome. Using diagnostic methods, the cause of the disease is determined and further treatment tactics are determined.
Varicose veins, contrary to popular belief, can occur not only on the legs; this disease can also affect other parts of the body, including the groin area. Varicose veins of the labia during pregnancy are not uncommon; every fifth woman carrying a child is susceptible to it, and without treatment, the disease progresses even after childbirth. It is important for the patient to monitor her health and general condition of the body in order to recognize disturbing symptoms in time and consult a doctor about them to prescribe competent treatment.
The body's natural resistance to diseases in pregnant women is much worse than in others. It is for this reason that one can trace a tendency towards exacerbation of chronic pathologies and the emergence of new ones during the period of bearing a child. Varicose veins of the external labia most often occur in the third trimester, when the baby puts the greatest pressure on the mother's body, but the disease can appear earlier.
Varicose veins are a pathology in which the veins become weakened, lose their elasticity, and begin to expand and twist. In advanced cases, thrombophlebitis may occur against this background - inflammation of the vascular wall with subsequent formation of a blood clot. The disease not only affects the patient’s appearance, it can threaten her health and the proper development of the child.
Often, varicose veins on the labia develop against the background of a similar pathology of the legs, so the occurrence of the disease can be predicted in advance. This is especially important in cases where the disease develops asymptomatically. Often, with maintenance therapy, it goes away soon after birth, but in some cases it can develop further, especially if the treatment is chosen incorrectly or is completely absent.
Varicose veins occur quite often during pregnancy, but this does not happen in every case. Even if the patient is initially predisposed to vascular diseases, predisposing factors play a major role. Possible causes of varicose veins of the labia include:
Thus, many pregnant women are at risk. Bad habits can also influence the development of the disease, especially if they were not given up during pregnancy.
Poor environment and an unhealthy lifestyle in general can also play a role. The most predisposed to varicose veins of the labia are women experiencing difficult childbirth, as well as those who have already given birth with complications.
As a rule, the patient notices the symptoms of the disease on her own, since they manifest themselves both in sensations and in visible changes. In some cases, the pathology occurs without obvious signs and can only be recognized during a preventive examination.
Varicose veins of the labia during pregnancy manifest themselves as follows:
The patient may also feel changes when palpating the affected area. However, despite the simplicity of self-diagnosis, it is necessary to consult a gynecologist immediately after the appearance of one or more symptoms. He does not treat veins, but can conduct an initial examination to determine whether the problem is related to varicose veins. In this case, he gives a referral to a consultation with a phlebologist.
To clarify the diagnosis, both laboratory blood tests and instrumental diagnostic methods are used.
The most informative is duplex scanning, that is, ultrasound using a Doppler sensor. Additionally, other non-invasive procedures in the field of phlebology may be prescribed.
In most cases, varicose veins of the labia are diagnosed in the early stages of development, so the disease can be managed with conservative methods. Operations are prescribed only in the most extreme cases, when the disease develops rapidly and there is a danger to the life of the patient or child.
As medications, the doctor may prescribe delicate medications that can be used by pregnant women. Such drugs include phlebotonics, which improve the tone of the veins, angioprotectors, which strengthen and protect blood vessels, as well as various symptomatic medications and vitamin-mineral complexes.
Among the medications for varicose veins often prescribed to women during pregnancy are:
In addition, you can use products for external use (ointments, gels, creams), which contain horse chestnut or ginkgo biloba extract, unless pregnancy is contraindicated.
Taking any drug should be discussed with your doctor to eliminate the risk of complications for yourself and your child.
The operations used are not traditional open surgical interventions, but minimally invasive modern procedures. Most often, sclerotherapy is used, during which a special substance (sclerosant) is injected into the vein affected by varicose veins, gluing it together and preventing further development of the disease.
In consultation with your doctor, you can do gymnastics for pregnant women.
Childbirth with varicose veins of the labia occurs naturally, since the disease is not a contraindication to this. Only in some cases, with the rapid development of the disease and the threat of serious complications, can the attending physician prescribe a cesarean section.
In any case, closer to the preliminary date of birth, the patient is scheduled for an examination, during which the possibility of a natural process is determined. If the disease was diagnosed in the early stages of development, it can often be cured in advance, and childbirth is not complicated by additional procedures.
A pregnant woman is exposed to many dangers from diseases, so it is recommended to take care of her condition and the health of her child in advance. To prevent varicose veins in the groin area, you do not need to perform complex actions; you just need to slightly adjust your lifestyle.
First of all, you should avoid wearing tight synthetic clothing and high-heeled shoes. You should also give preference to active recreation, preferably in the fresh air. If the job involves heavy physical activity, it is recommended to take maternity leave earlier. In addition, you need to adjust your diet by giving up fatty fried foods, smoked foods, marinades, spicy and salty foods. Taking a contrast shower every day would be a good idea.
Separately, it should be said about wearing compression garments. Those women who are prone to vascular disease are recommended to wear prophylactic knitwear throughout pregnancy. These can be either compression tights or specialized bandages for pregnant women. Your doctor will help you decide on the size and specific model of underwear.
Varicose veins are a disease that can appear not only on the lower extremities, but also on the buttocks, labia or perineum.
Such a defect affects the consistency and quality of intimate life, bringing additional unpleasant symptoms.
Varicose veins of the labia develop, as a rule, during pregnancy , when the body experiences serious stress.
At this time, not only does weight gain occur, in some cases very significant, but in parallel with this, hormonal changes occur in the body.
Additionally, the rate of occurrence of varicose veins of the labia can be influenced by factors that create favorable conditions for its development:
Hereditary factors can also predispose to the appearance.
There is a list of symptoms that are felt when varicose veins of the labia appear. Typically this includes signs such as:
By carefully palpating the labia yourself, you can diagnose varicose veins, but for clarification it is still better to consult a doctor.
So, in the initial stages, it is better to immediately contact a phlebologist, who will monitor the patient’s condition, giving appropriate recommendations and preventing the possible appearance of varicose veins.
Ultrasound or duplex scanning may be used to make an accurate diagnosis . Treatment methods are prescribed only after these procedures.
As a rule, when varicose veins of the labia are detected during pregnancy, the doctor will reassure the expectant mother by telling her that the inflammation will go away over time.
This is indeed true, however, it is possible to influence the rate of eradication of the disease through various measures.
Medicinal methods of getting rid of varicose veins in the groin include sclerotherapy .
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In this case, a special drug is injected into the affected vein, which allows it to disappear completely. Injections are carried out on an outpatient basis, and their number will depend on the extent of the lesion.
Drugs that have a broad venotonic effect are prescribed. These include :
Compression garments are one of the commonly used methods that help quickly bring a swollen vein back to normal. Usually special compression stockings are used.
By compressing the limbs, the tissue thus forces the muscles to compress the veins, which allows them to be maintained in constant tone.
Additionally, you can perform a simple set of gymnastic exercises .
So, they consist of alternately bending the legs at the knee from a lying position, walking in place, and lifting on the toes.
You should make some adjustments to your own life, following certain rules:
In addition to this, you need to carefully monitor intimate hygiene , do not use soap for washing, but replace them with special gels. It is also important to carry out hygiene procedures in the morning and evening, change underwear daily and replace models with compression elastic bands, if any.
You should also review your diet and avoid eating overly spicy and salty foods.
It is better to avoid products containing large amounts of vitamin C for a while, since it can reduce vascular permeability and create swelling. In this case, the risk of blood clots is very high.
With varicose veins of the labia during pregnancy, the risk of bleeding and rupture in this place during childbirth significantly increases, since the pressure in the walls of the vessels rises by an order of magnitude.
Therefore, childbirth with varicose veins of the labia is often carried out by cesarean section in order to avoid serious consequences.
It is possible to prevent the development of varicose veins of the labia.
To do this, from the beginning of pregnancy, they use the method of bandaging the limb from bottom to thigh, or wear compression stockings.
In such a case, childbirth will also be carried out in hospital stockings, which have the first compression class. In addition to this, you need to carefully monitor the implementation of certain rules, such as avoiding heels and contrast showers.
Observation by a doctor during pregnancy will also help to control the situation and take appropriate measures in time to prevent varicose veins of the labia.
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