What is Pelvic Varicose Veins

Varicose veins of the pelvis in women (VVMT) are a chronic disease of the vascular system. The main problem is that women of all ages are prone to it, but it is difficult to identify the disease early on. Late diagnosis and treatment can lead to serious complications in the form of infertility, numerous gynecological pathologies, and early termination of pregnancy.

In order to maximally protect your health from serious consequences, you need to familiarize yourself in detail with what it is - iliac varicose veins, how it is manifested and what methods of treatment there are.

reasons

IMGT - what is that? This is a complex medical problem that in most cases affects the fragile female body. Hip varicose veins occur for several reasons:

1. Pregnancyis ​​the main cause of the onset of pelvic vascular pathology. During pregnancy, the most powerful hormonal changes occur in a woman's body, the uterus exerts the greatest possible pressure on the vascular system of the pelvis. The end result is a significant impairment in blood flow. Women who have had difficult labor are also at risk.
2. inheritance.VVMT, fragile and thin vein walls, defects in venous valves, all of these can be transmitted through genes.
3. inflammatory processes.Various types of female reproductive system diseases that are inflammatory in nature - a direct route to varicose veins.
4. Overactive female hormones.An abnormal production of female hormones can cause VRV.
5. Sexual contact. Many couples actively use such an unreliable method of contraception as intermittent intercourse. In addition to the dubious method of protection, interrupted intercourse can lead to a woman having a VVMT. Oddly enough, if a woman does not have orgasms during sexual intercourse, the pathology of the pelvic veins can appear.
6. Activity minimum. Lack of exercise, minimal walking, lack of exercise - all these are the causes of varicose veins and not only for the pelvis, but also for the lower extremities.
7. Heavy physical exertion.An overly active lifestyle, lifting weights, and carrying heavy objects regularly for women can lead to varicose veins.
8. Clogged veins.Blockage, venous congestion (phlebostasis) and obstruction of the veins of the ovaries, the uterus and the fallopian tubes lead to varicose veins.

According to statistics, VVMT is often diagnosed in girls aged 16 to 17 years (about 20% of all cases of pathology detection). For older women, however, the disease is more merciless - 80% of women after 45 years have to deal with varicose veins of the pelvic organs.

Symptoms

The symptoms of pelvic varicose veins vary widely. The difficulty in diagnosing the disease at an early stage is that most of these symptoms in women are due to a formal, temporary malfunction of the body.

Since a woman does not attach great importance to the symptoms that have arisen, she then has to deal with the already advanced stage of the pathology, which is supported by numerous complications.

The main symptoms are:

• regular menstrual disorders;
• severe traction pain in the lower abdomen (intensified after sexual intercourse, lifting weights, standing or sitting for long periods of time, hypothermia and in moments of nervous stress);
• urination disorder;
• specific discharge from the genital tract;
• increased the negative emotional background in the premenstrual phase;
• the appearance of venous webs and cobwebs, characteristic of varicose veins in the thighs, buttocks and perineum.

The disease can manifest itself with 2-3 symptoms. Some women have noted the appearance of an absolutely complete list of the above symptoms.

Diagnosis

Varicose veins - ecstasy of the pelvic veins, which leads to a violation of the outflow of blood from the external and internal genital organs. Careful research is required to diagnose this disease.

In modern medicine, the followingmethods are used to examine the vascular system of the pelvic organs:

• Ultrasound examination (ultrasound);
• dopplerography;
• phlebography;
• laparoscopy.

Laparoscopyis ​​used extremely rarely when there is a risk of serious comorbidities. It is done with an endoscope.Requires a puncture in the peritoneal area.

Ultrasoundis ​​a form of diagnosis that is widely used in many areas of medicine. Allows the doctor to see an overall picture of the condition of the pelvic organs. This type of examination causes the patient a minimum of discomfort and does not require surgical intervention.

Doppler sonography of the pelvic veinsis ​​an ultrasound examination of the vascular system with which a malfunction of the venous valves can be detected at an early stage. During the examination, the doctor has the opportunity to get a visual representation of the condition of the veins of the pelvic organs, which is displayed on a special screen.

Pelvic phlebographyis ​​an X-ray. Before the start of the study, the patient is injected with a contrast medium, which is used to maximally examine the condition of the veins, the presence of blood clots, clots and stagnant processes.

Methods of treating varicose veins

Treatment of varicose veins in the pelvis depends on the stage of the disease:

1. In the initial stagethe veins do not expand by more than 5 millimeters. The most dilated veins are located in the upper part of the left ovary.
2. In the second stagethe veins do not expand by more than 10 millimeters. The pathology includes both the left and right ovaries and the uterine veins.
3. In the third stagethe veins are maximally dilated, more than 10 millimeters. Varicose veins are often accompanied by an oncological neoplasm (benign or malignant tumor).

Doctors say that it is impossible to get rid of varicose veins completely. However, this is not a reason to give up and allow the disease to progress.Qualitative and timely treatment will help slow down the destruction of veins, restore blood flow, eliminatesymptoms and significantly improve a woman's quality of life.

Level I

First of all, special medical underwear must be worn. Use medicines in the form of gels, ointments and creams, as well as medicines in the form of capsules and tablets (which help normalize blood flow and strengthen blood vessel walls).

You need to eat right - a maximum of fiber, vitamins, fruits and vegetables, a minimum of fatty, salty, spicy, fried and smoked foods.

Level II

Active medication support, dietary nutrition, physiotherapy exercises, therapeutic underwear, the healthiest lifestyle - that is the treatment formula. To enhance the therapeutic effect, you can combine the recipes of traditional medicine.

At an early stage, it is extremely important to take effective drugs thatincrease the tone of veins and blood vesselsand prevent blood clots from forming.

It is imperative to have regular examinations and consultations with your doctor. In the event of deterioration in health, the doctor may choose a more drastic method of treatment.

In some cases the attending physician prescribes an embolization. With the introduction of a special preparation (containing a sclerosing substance), blood flow and the structure of veins and vessels are restored.

Level III

When diagnosing the third stage of the disease, especially when varicose veins are accompanied by an oncological neoplasm in the form of a tumor, conservative treatment is absolutely ineffective.

The only way to deal with the disease is through surgery. Removal and ligation of the vein damaged by varicose veins is performed.

Unfortunately, even a cardinal method such as surgery is not an absolute guarantee of complete elimination of the disease. In most cases, relapse is inevitable.

Preventive measures

As you know, an illness is easier to prevent than to cure. There are several simple prevention methods that, if adhered to, will protect the body from this disease:

1. Normalize the operating mode. A long stay in a static position has a negative effect on the vascular system. If the nature of the job requires you to sit at the computer all day, or vice versa - you need to actively work on your feet, it is important to take breaks. During a break, do simple warm-up exercises for a few minutes. This not only allows you to relax and stretch your muscles, but it also allows you to restore blood circulation. It is also necessary to minimize lifting of heavy objects.
2. Stable bowel function.Good stomach function, a lack of constipation, and regular healthy stools minimize the presence of excess waste in the body. This requires a good quality diet, a large amount of fiber, the absence of alcohol and junk food.
3. contrast shower.This method not only strengthens the immune system, but also improves the functioning of the circulatory system. To prevent varicose veins of the pelvis, do not forget about the flow of water to be directed to the perineum.

Regular use of medication. The use of creams and ointments, as well as preventive treatment, significantly increase the chances of protecting the body from varicose veins. It is necessary to take 4 drugs every year to strengthen the walls of the veins and blood vessels, normalize blood flow, and protect the circulatory system from blood clots.

Before starting prophylactic treatment and taking medication, you should consult your doctor!

Conclusion

Pelvic varicose veins are therefore an insidious disease that can have serious consequences and is also very difficult to treat.

To avoid serious health problems, you need to take good care of your body and, at the first signs of varicose veins, seek help from a phlebologist immediately.