Vulvar Varicosities
Vulvar Varicosities: Don’t Suffer in Silence!
It seems conceivable that when health experts estimate that 10 percent of pregnant women experience vulvar varicosities, that is to say vaginal varicose veins, they could be grossly underestimating the incidence of this condition. There are women—who knows how many—who will not report this pain, itch, heaviness and general discomfort in the vulva, either because…
Read MoreQ & A – CAN YOU GET PELVIC CONGESTION WHEN YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN PREGNANT?
Question: Can you get pelvic congestion when you have never been pregnant, and can it interfere with urine flow? Answer: Pelvic congestion syndrome, although uncommon, can occur in women who have not been pregnant. These varicose veins in the lower abdomen typically do not cause problems with urination. Best to be evaluated by a gynecologist…
Read MoreVaginal Varicose Veins – Is that even a thing?
If you have even heard of vulvar varicosities, chances are it is because you have experienced them. And it is likely you had to work ridiculously hard to uncover any information about the topic. Varicose veins of the vulva and perineum just don’t get a whole lot of press. Commonly quoted estimates state that about…
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