Varicose veins of the genitals can form in both men and women. Between the fair sex, pregnant women often suffer. Varicose veins occur due to circulatory disorders in the pelvic area. Manifestations of the disease bring discomfort to the lifestyle.
If varicose veins in an intimate place were detected at an early stage of development, there is a high chance of avoiding complications and the consequences of the pathology.
Causes of occurrence
Varicose veins appear in people for various reasons.
- The hereditary factor plays an important role. People whose relatives suffered from varicose veins in the genitals should pay attention to preventive measures. This will reduce the risk of unpleasant pathology. The medical professional is aware of a similar illness in relatives in the past. Some medications can cause varicose veins.
- Varicose veins in the genitals often occur due to bad habits of the patient. A large percentage of the population in the Russian Federation has such a bad habit as smoking. Every smoker knows the harm to the body. Group C vitamins are responsible for the strength of the venous walls, nicotine destroys substances and increases the risk of varicose veins in the genitals and other parts of the body. The longer a person smokes, the higher the chance of developing pathology.
- The possibility of varicose veins has greatly increased with alcohol abuse. Due to the effect of alcohol, inflammatory processes begin in the venous tissues.
- Varicose veins can be caused by an inappropriate lifestyle. If a person spends most of the day sitting or standing, this significantly increases the risk of disease. For a few days, varicose veins will not appear, but if the situation recurs over several years, then the cause of the onset of the disease may be exactly this.
- Often, varicose veins in the genitals appear in pregnant women. Medical experts attribute this to hormonal disruptions in the body. Some hormonal ingredients are responsible for keeping the veins in good shape. Often, varicose veins in the labia appear during puberty, which is also explained by hormonal imbalances.
- Varicose veins of the genitals often occur in overweight people. If a person has a tendency to obesity, he should remember that with increasing weight, the load on the body, including the pelvic organs, also increases.
In men, varicose veins in the genitals can be associated with a number of reasons.
- Scandalous sex.
- Use of medication for erection.
- Damage to the reproductive and urinary system.
Symptoms
Clinical manifestations of pathology in men and women are different. The symptoms of varicose veins of the genital organs in women are as follows.
- An increase in the number of veins is possible, a large number of intertwined nodes appear.
- In the perineum, the skin becomes dry, irritated.
- In the groin area, there is a feeling of itching, painful sensation.
- A burning sensation is possible.
- Genital warts.
- Dysuric disorders.
During sexual intercourse, the clinical manifestations described above in a woman worsen, and discomfort also increases during physical exercise or after using the toilet. In most cases, the patient complains of painful sensations of a painful nature in the perineal region. Due to the constant anxiety, the patient's psychological health suffers, she becomes irritable.
In the initial stage of disease development, there is no discomfort; the presence of a disease can be guessed from the small nodes in the genital area. Over time, they begin to increase in size, and other symptoms gradually develop. Neoplasms interfere with sexual activity, human movement.
Another sign that shows varicose veins of the genitals is the pigmentation of the skin in the perineal region. During palpation, the presence of venous nodes is felt, which become larger over time.
In the male half of the population, the disease is often associated with varicocele, and the venous canals of the testicles dilate. In the initial stage of pathology development, blood circulation is disturbed, over time, blood begins to accumulate, which leads to an enlargement of the genitals.
One of the most serious complications of genital varicose veins is infertility. One of the safest signs of varicose veins of the reproductive system is painful sensations during sexual intercourse. There are enlarged venous canals in the genitals.
Complications
The earlier the pathology is started, the lower the risk of complications. Varicose veins are dangerous as follows.
- There is a risk of infertility.
- The onset of inflammatory processes in the genital organ.
- Impairment of mental health due to anxiety.
The disease can cause disturbances in the functioning of the reproductive system; in the process of giving birth to a fetus in a mother with varicose veins, difficulties may arise.
The possibility of infertility is explained by the fact that inflammation during the development of the disease can go to the tissues of the genital organ itself. As a result, ulcers begin to form. In such a situation, medical specialists perform surgical interventions, conservative methods will be ineffective.
If the patient ignores the clinical manifestations of the disease and does not seek the advice of a medical specialist for a long period, his flora is concerned. As a result, infectious and fungal inflammations begin. This complicates further diagnosis.
Treatment methods
When contacting a medical specialist, the patient undergoes diagnostic procedures, receives a blood test. Most often, conservative methods of combating the disease are used. The attending physician recommends the purchase of compression underwear, prescribes medical ointments with an anesthetic, and prescribes a number of medications.
In some cases, there is a need for sclerotherapy. This is an injection technique with which you can get rid of altered veins. The affected area is cooled with air, after which a medical solution is injected, which leads to narrowing of the veins and normalization of blood flow. 6 minutes after injection, the affected areas are squeezed from both sides.
Sclerotherapy is one of the effective methods of treating genital varicose veins, prevents the formation of blood clots in the future.
Prophylaxis
The level of the drug does not make it possible to remove varicose veins of the genitals. Consultation of a medical specialist is allowed to achieve rapid improvement of the condition and removal of clinical manifestations of pathology.
At the end of the course of treatment, the patient should be engaged in the prevention of pathology, this will reduce the risk of recurrence.
- If an inherited factor is present, then abandonment of hormonal drugs is recommended. This includes contraceptives.
- Pregnancy can cause complications if a woman has a high chance of developing genital varicose veins. During the gestation period, hormonal changes occur in the body. As a result, there may be a lack of hormones that keep the veins in good condition. For this reason, at the time of pregnancy, the risk of varicose vein formation increases dramatically.
- Adolescence It is important for adolescents to report in advance the possible serious consequences in case of early sexual activity.
- Medical experts strongly recommend quitting smoking and alcohol abuse. A large number of methods and tools have been developed to get rid of bad habits.
- Doctors advise to pay special attention to the fight against excess weight. Obesity is not only caused by overeating. It will not be possible to defeat the pathology until the patient gets rid of the extra pounds.
The modern level of medicine allows you to cope with the clinical manifestations of varicose veins. There are many painless methods for solving the problem.
All that is required of the patient is to consult a medical specialist when the first symptoms of the disease appear. This will simplify the treatment process and avoid complications.