Varicose veins of the pelvis in women (VVVMT) is a chronic disease of the vascular system. The main problem is that women of all ages are susceptible to it, but it is quite difficult to identify the disease at an early stage. Late diagnosis and delayed treatment can lead to serious complications in the form of infertility, numerous gynecological pathologies and early termination of pregnancy.
To protect your health from severe consequences, you need to know in detail what it is - varicose veins of the pelvis, how it manifests itself and what methods of treatment exist.
Causes
IMGT - what is it? This is a complex medical problem that in most cases affects the fragile female body. Varicose veins of the hip joint appear for several reasons:
- Pregnancyis the main cause of pelvic vascular pathology. During pregnancy, a woman's body undergoes the most powerful hormonal changes, the uterus exerts the greatest possible pressure on the vascular system of the pelvis. The end result is significant damage to blood flow. Also at risk are women who have had a difficult birth.
- Heredity.VVMT, fragile and thin venous walls, defects in venous valves, all of which can be passed on through genes.
- Inflammatory processes.Different types of diseases of the female reproductive system that have an inflammatory nature - a direct path to varicose veins.
- Hyperactive female hormones.Abnormal production of female hormones can provoke VRV.
- Sexual contact. Many couples actively use such an unreliable method of contraception as interrupted intercourse. In addition to the dubious method of protection, interrupted intercourse can cause a woman to have VVMT. Strange as it may seem, the pathology of the pelvic veins can occur in the absence of orgasm in women during sexual intercourse.
- Minimum activity. Sedentary work, minimal walking, sedentary lifestyle - all these are the causes of varicose veins and not only the pelvis but also the lower extremities.
- Heavy physical activity.Excessive lifestyle, heavy lifting, regular carrying of heavy objects for women can lead to varicose veins.
- Clogged veins.Obstruction, venous congestion (phlebostasis) and obstruction of the veins of the ovaries, uterus and fallopian tubes lead to varicose veins.
According to statistics, VMT is often diagnosed in girls aged 16-17 years (about 20% of all cases of pathology detection). However, the disease is more ruthless for older women - 80% of women over the age of 45 are forced to struggle with varicose veins of the pelvic organs.
Symptoms
The symptoms of pelvic varicose veins are very varied. 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 in the body.
Not paying much attention to the diseases that have arisen, the woman subsequently has to deal with the already advanced stage of the pathology, supported by many complications.
The main symptoms are:
- regular menstrual disorders;
- severe pulling pains in the lower abdomen (worsening after intercourse, weight lifting, long standing or sitting, hypothermia, as well as in moments of nervous tension);
- urinary incontinence;
- specific discharge from the genital tract;
- increased negative emotional background in the premenstrual period;
- the appearance of venous webs and cobwebs, characteristic of varicose veins on the thighs, buttocks and perineum.
The disease can manifest with 2-3 symptoms. Some women notice the appearance of an absolutely complete list of the above symptoms.
Diagnostics
Varicose veins - ecstasy of the pelvic veins, leading to impaired blood flow from the external and internal genitals. Careful examinations are needed to diagnose this disease.
In modern medicine, the followingmethods are used to study the vascular system of the pelvic organs:
- ultrasound examination (ultrasound);
- dopplerography;
- phlebography;
- laparoscopy.
Laparoscopyis used extremely rarely, in cases where there is a risk of serious comorbidities. It is performed using an endoscope.Requires a puncture in the peritoneal area.
Ultrasoundis a common form of diagnosis, widely practiced in many fields of medicine. Allows the doctor to see a complete picture of the condition of the pelvic organs. This type of examination provides minimal discomfort to the patient and does not require surgery.
Pelvic vein Doppler ultrasoundis an ultrasound examination of the vascular system that allows early detection of venous valve dysfunction. During the examination, the doctor has the opportunity to get a visual representation of the condition of the veins of the pelvic organs, shown on a special screen.
Pelvic phlebographyis radiography. Before the start of the study, the patient is injected with a contrast agent, which allows maximum examination of the condition of the veins, the presence of blood clots, clots and stagnant processes in them.
Methods for treating varicose veins
The treatment of pelvic varicose veins depends on the stage of the disease:
- In the initial stagethe veins dilate by no more than 5 millimeters. The most dilated veins are in the upper area of the left ovary.
- In the second stagethe veins dilate by no more than 10 millimeters. The pathology covers both the left and right ovaries, as well as the uterine veins.
- In the third stagethe veins are maximally dilated, more than 10 millimeters. Varicose veins are often accompanied by a cancerous neoplasm (a benign or malignant tumor).
Doctors say it is impossible to completely get rid of varicose veins. However, this is not a reason to give up and allow the disease to progress.
Quality, timely treatment will help slow the destruction of veins, restore blood flow,eliminate symptoms and significantly improve a woman's quality of life.
Stage I
First of all, you need to wear special medical underwear. Use medicines in the form of gels, ointments and creams, as well as medicines in the form of capsules and tablets (which help to normalize blood flow and strengthen the walls of blood vessels).
You need to start eating right - maximum fiber, vitamins, fruits and vegetables, minimum fatty, salty, spicy, fried and smoked foods.
Stage II
Active medical support, diet, physiotherapy, therapeutic underwear, the healthiest lifestyle - this is the formula for treatment. To improve the therapeutic effect, you can connect the recipes of traditional medicine.
At an early stage, it is extremely important to take powerful drugs thatincrease the tone of veins and blood vessels, as well as to resist the formation of blood clots.
It is imperative that you have regular check-ups and consultations with your doctor. In case of deteriorating health, the doctor may decide on a more radical method of treatment.
In some cases, your doctor will prescribe embolization. By introducing a special preparation (containing a sclerosing substance) the blood flow and the structure of the veins and vessels are restored.
Stage III
When diagnosing the third stage of the disease, especially if the varicose veins are accompanied by a cancerous neoplasm in the form of a tumor, conservative treatment will be absolutely ineffective.
The only way to deal with the disease is surgery. The vein damaged by varicose veins is excised and ligated.
Unfortunately, even such a basic method as surgery is not an absolute guarantee of complete elimination of the disease. In most cases, relapse is inevitable.
Preventive measures
As you know, the disease is easier to prevent than to cure. There are a few simple methods of prevention, following which will help protect the body from this disease:
- Normalize the operating mode. Prolonged stay in a static position negatively affects the vascular system. If by the nature of the profession you need to sit at the computer all day or vice versa - you need active work on your feet, it is important to take breaks. During the break, do simple warm-up exercises for a few minutes. This will not only allow you to relax and stretch your muscles, but will also restore blood flow. It is also necessary to minimize the lifting of heavy objects.
- Stable bowel function.Good stomach function, lack of constipation and regular healthy stools will minimize the presence of excess waste in the body. This requires a high quality diet, high fiber, no alcohol and unhealthy food.
- Contrasting shower.This method will not only strengthen the immune system, but also improve the functioning of the circulatory system. To prevent varicose veins of the pelvis, it should be remembered that the flow of water is directed to the perineal area.
Periodic medication. The use of creams and ointments, as well as the passage of preventive treatment, significantly increases the chances of protecting the body from varicose veins. Each year it is necessary to undergo 4 courses of drugs aimed at strengthening the walls of veins and blood vessels, to normalize blood flow and protect the circulatory system from blood clots.
Before prophylactic treatment and taking any medication, you should consult your doctor!
Conclusion
So, pelvic varicose veins are an insidious disease that can have serious consequences and are also very difficult to treat.
To prevent serious health problems, you should take good care of your body, and at the first signs of varicose veins seek immediate help from a phlebologist.