Genital varicose veins are a common problem for women of any age and social role. She is hidden from the attention of others, so she rarely receives timely treatment. Some patients endure discomfort and pain to the last, embarrassed to consult a doctor with this disease.
The disease does not have a clear gender division. And in men it occurs, but quite rarely. For its appearance in a representative of a strong half of humanity, really weighty reasons are needed. But in women, varicose veins of the genital organs are almost as common as varicose veins of the lower extremities or hemorrhoids.
Types of varicose veins during pregnancy
It is possible to classify varicose veins of npo (lower genital organs) according to the location.
Vaginal varicose veins
Localization of the disease occurs on a hidden surface inside the genitals. This makes it invisible in everyday life. To recognize the presence of varicose veins in such cases is extremely difficult until
until it develops enough to "exit" to more visible areas of the body.
Varicose veins on the labia
Veins swelling on the labia minora and majora. The appearance of nodes and constant pain prevent a normal sex life. Sitting with this disorder is very painful, accompanied by numbness and itching.
Perineal varicose veins
Most common. The defeat extends not only to the area of the uterus and labia, but also to organs and tissues adjacent to the genitals. This disfigures the appearance, brings a lot of suffering to a woman, and can lead to serious problems in the future.
Symptoms of genital varicose veins
The disease begins imperceptibly. Gradually, it is gaining strength and entails the appearance of serious circulatory disorders in the genitals. The symptoms of varicose veins in the genitals are very specific and recognizable. If you do not carry out timely treatment, then the initial health can be very difficult to restore, even impossible. Therefore, you need to be attentive to the appearance of the first signs.
Groin numbness
Numbness occurs almost constantly. They are especially strong while sitting.
Decreased libido
The affected vessels are unable to perform their function of supplying blood to the genitals. Varicose veins of the genital organs lead to tissue atrophy, their reduced sensitivity.
Itching, pain and discomfort
The inflammation affects nearby nerve endings.
This causes sudden pains in the lower abdomen, in the perineum.
Swelling and bloating
The inner surface of the vagina, the labia, increase in size. This makes sex life difficult, painful and unpleasant.
The appearance of spider veins on the external genitals
External signs of an incipient disease of varicose veins are manifested precisely by micro injuries of the skin. These signs are clearly visible on examination by a gynecologist.
Veins swelling, lumps and knots appear
Varicose veins of the female genital organs in an advanced stage disfigure the appearance of the entire groin area. Feelings with this disease at the stage of appearance and development of cones are very unpleasant, painful. Dilated veins are not limited to the intimate area. They spread to nearby areas - the inner thighs, the lower abdomen.
Causes of the disease
Pregnancy is the most common cause of the disease. The fetus compresses all internal organs and blood vessels. Can it cause varicose veins of the genitals? This is impossible to predict. Resistance to constant negative physical influences is different for each woman. While waiting for a child, some women are prescribed rest, which does not mean a complete absence of movement. Due to the constant compression of blood vessels, this dangerous condition develops at a high speed. By the time of childbirth, varicose veins can already become a threat to the health and life of a woman.
Women without children also experience varicose veins of the genitals. The following reasons can be distinguished:
- Being overweight.
- The use of excessive physical effort in labor.
- Sedentary, sedentary lifestyle.
- Digestive problems, from which there is frequent pushing in the perineum (constipation and frequent diarrhea).
- Staying in hot rooms, sitting on hot surfaces.
- Hereditary predisposition to varicose blood vessels.
- Inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs.
- Weak work of the valve system of the veins of the whole body.
- Hormone therapy, carried out for a long time, can provoke genital varicose veins and other disorders in the circulatory system.
Diagnostics
Self-diagnosis can be made only with a sufficiently developed course of the disease. Then, when its signs are already so neglected that they are visible and strongly felt.
Diagnosis of the disease is carried out using special studies.
- Visual observation during examination by a gynecologist gives initial results. An experienced doctor can immediately recognize a suspicion of genital varicose veins. The doctor, if there is any doubt about the health of a woman's veins, gives a referral for the passage of narrow specialists in this area.
- Ultrasound of the genital area using sensors for external and internal (inside the vagina) examination.
- Phlebography is carried out to study the state of blood vessels, to check their functionality.
- Doppler ultrasonography effectively shows the working condition of the veins on the genitals and adjacent tissues.
Classic treatment of varicose veins
Medicines
Complex drug therapy is used for the treatment of female genital varicose veins.
Pain symptoms are relieved with painkillers, inflammation is relieved with anti-inflammatory drugs (including ointments and gels). And to prevent blood clots and improve the functioning of blood vessels, phlebologists prescribe special antiplatelet agents.
Surgery
The most common treatments for venous diseases are laser and radiofrequency coagulation. It is with their help that it is possible to achieve a significant improvement in the condition of the veins in the affected area.
Also, one cannot fail to mention phlebectomy - an operation to form the normal lumen of veins and their location.
Folk remedies
Traditional medicine has a good additional and preventive effect. In conditions where the intervention of official medicine is impossible, alternative methods of treating varicose veins show good results.
Badan
A rare wild plant obtained by herbalists in the forests. Its extract has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect. A water infusion of badan is used for medical douching and tamponing (inserting a cotton swab moistened with a solution into the vagina at night).
Milk and honey
The method of douching with milk and honey is good for relieving inflammation, but it can provoke a violation of the microflora. 0. 5 liters of milk is boiled with 1 tablespoon of honey. After cooling to body temperature, the solution is poured into the vagina using a syringe.
Sea buckthorn oil
Sea buckthorn oil is a well-known topical anti-inflammatory agent. Tampons with this oil can be placed in the vagina and applied to the affected area for a long time.
Infusions of calendula, oak bark, shepherd's purse
Used to gently eliminate inflammation, relieve swelling.
Self-medication with traditional medicine should not be a substitute for full-fledged medical intervention. In the modern world, there are many tools for eliminating diseases at advanced stages. Whereas amateur remedies are effective only in the initial stages of the disease and do not guarantee the cessation of its development.
Dangers and Complications
Neglected varicose veins of the female genital organs can cause many dire consequences.
Infertility
Violation of blood circulation in the genital area causes disruption of their work. The swollen tissues impede the passage of the germ cells, make the pelvic organs, the uterus and the developing fetus inadequate. Due to varicose veins, pregnancy can spontaneously terminate.
Vascular rupture during childbirth
Vessels with damaged walls are easily ruptured. It is very dangerous during childbirth. Internal bleeding that occurs is not always visible. In ancient times, this was the most common cause of high mortality in women after childbirth. To prevent vein rupture, doctors decide how to give birth with varicose veins. Most likely, a caesarean section will be performed to avoid injury to the sore spot.
Reduced Sexuality
The physiological reason for increased attraction and pleasure from sex is the ability of the pelvic organs to fill with blood. With lesions of the veins, this is simply impossible to achieve. You can remain frigid due to inattention to the condition of the veins.
Modern medicine has learned to prevent such consequences, but they are too serious to be ignored. It is necessary, even before the serious development of the disease, to apply prevention methods that will save you from problems in the future.
Preventive measures
Prevention of disease in the case of varicose veins is the best choice. Having appeared once, this disease will begin to haunt a person for the rest of his life. Prevention of the appearance of varicose veins of the genital organs implies, first of all, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition, which does not allow varicose veins to develop.
Sport helps to "disperse" the blood, to raise the general tone of muscles and blood vessels. People who lead an active life are always healthier and fitter. But you don't need to torture yourself with unnecessary stress. Everything should be in moderation.
And, of course, we must not forget about the observation by the doctor. Periodic medical examination by narrow specialists all over the world is considered good form.
A person who cares about their health, treats them with attention, receives the best award in the world. This award is excellent health and fulfilling life!