Varicose veins of the small pelvis in women (VVMT) is a chronic disease of the vascular system. The main problem is that women of any age are susceptible to it, but it is quite difficult to identify the disease at an early stage. Late diagnosis and late treatment can lead to serious complications in the form of infertility, many gynecological pathologies and early termination of pregnancy.
In order to protect your health as much as possible from serious consequences, you should familiarize yourself in detail with what it is: pelvic varicose veins, how they manifest themselves and what methods of treatment exist.
Reasons
IMGT - what is it? This is a complex medical problem that in most cases affects the fragile female body. Hip varicose veins occur for several reasons:
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- Pregnancyis the main cause of the appearance of pelvic vascular pathology. During pregnancy, the strongest hormonal changes occur in the female body, the uterus exerts the most intense pressure on the vascular system of the small pelvis. The end result is a significant impairment of blood circulation. Women who have had a difficult birth are also at risk.
- Heredity.VVMT, fragile and thin venous walls, venous valve defects, all of this can be transmitted through genes.
- Inflammatory processes.Different types of diseases of the female reproductive system, which are inflammatory in nature - a direct path to varicose veins.
- Overactive female hormones.Abnormal production of female hormones can cause VRV.
- Sexual contact. Many couples actively use a method of contraception as unreliable as interrupted sex. In addition to the questionable method of protection, an interrupted sexual relationship can cause a woman to have MTV. Strangely enough, but the pathology of the pelvic veins can occur in the absence of orgasms in a woman during intercourse.
- Minimum activity. Sedentary work, minimal walking, sedentary lifestyle - all this is the cause of varicose veins, and not only of the pelvis, but also of the lower extremities.
- Intense physical effort.An overly active lifestyle, lifting weights, carrying heavy objects regularly, for women can lead to varicose veins.
- Clogged veins.Blockage, venous congestion (phlebostasis) and obstruction of the veins of the ovaries, uterus and fallopian tubes lead to varicose veins.
According to statistics, MTV is often diagnosed in girls aged 16 to 17 (about 20% of all cases of pathology detected). However, the disease is more ruthless for older women - 80% of women after 45 years are forced to fight with varicose veins of the pelvic organs.
Symptoms
The symptoms of pelvic varicose veins are very diverse. The difficulty in diagnosing the disease at an early stage is that most of these symptoms in women are attributed to formal and temporary dysfunction of the body.
Not attaching much importance to the ailments that have arisen, a woman subsequently has to cope with the already advanced stage of the pathology, supported by numerous complications.
The main symptoms are:
- regular menstrual irregularities;
- severe pulling pains in the lower abdomen (worse after intercourse, lifting heavy weights, standing or sitting for a long time, hypothermia, as well as in times of nervous tension);
- urination disorder;
- specific discharge from the genital tract;
- increased negative emotional background during the premenstrual period;
- the appearance of venous threads and spider webs characteristic of varicose veins in the thighs, buttocks and perineum.
The disease can manifest itself with 2-3 symptoms. Some women noted the appearance of an absolutely complete list of the above symptoms.
Diagnostics
Varicose veins - ecstasy of the pelvic veins, resulting in a violation of the outflow of blood from the external and internal genitalia. To diagnose this disease, careful examinations are necessary.
In modern medicine, the followingmethods of studying the vascular system of the pelvic organs are used:
- ultrasound examination (ultrasound); dopplerography
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- phlebography; laparoscopy
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laparoscopyis used extremely rarely, in cases where there is a risk of serious concomitant pathologies. It is performed using an endoscope.Requires a puncture in the peritoneal region.
Ultrasoundis a common form of diagnosis widely practiced in many areas of medicine. Allows the doctor to see an overall picture of the condition of the pelvic organs. This type of examination brings a minimum of discomfort to the patient and does not require any surgical intervention.
Pelvic vein Doppler ultrasoundis an ultrasound of the vascular system that allows early detection of venous valve dysfunction. During the examination, the doctor has the opportunity to obtain a visual representation of the condition of the veins of the pelvic organs, displayed on a special screen.
Pelvic venographyis an x-ray. 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.
Methods of treating varicose veins
Treatment for pelvic varicose veins depends on the stage of the disease:
- At the initial stagethe veins do not dilate more than 5 millimeters. The most dilated veins are found in the upper region of the left ovary.
- In the second stage, the veins do not dilate 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 dilated to the maximum, more than 10 millimeters. Varicose veins are often accompanied by an oncological neoplasm (tumor of a benign or malignant nature).
Doctors say it's impossible to get rid of varicose veins completely. However, this is not a reason to give up and allow the disease to progress.
Timely qualitative treatment will help slow down the destruction of veins, restore blood circulation,eliminate symptoms, and significantly improve the quality of a woman's life.
Step I
First of all, it is necessary to wear special medical underwear. Use drugs in the form of gels, ointments and creams, as well as drugs in the form of capsules and tablets (which help normalize blood circulation 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 medication management, dietetic nutrition, physiotherapy exercises, therapeutic linen, healthiest lifestyle - this is the formula for treatment. To enhance the therapeutic effect, you can connect the recipes of traditional medicine.
At an early stage it is extremely important to take strong medicines whichincrease the tone of veins and blood vesselsand resist the formation of blood clots.
Regular examinations and consultations with your doctor are essential. In case of deterioration of health, the doctor may decide on a more radical method of treatment.
In some cases the attending physician will prescribe an embolization. By introducing a special preparation (containing a sclerosing substance), blood flow and the structure of veins and vessels are restored.
Stage III
When diagnosing the third stage of the disease, especially if varicose veins are accompanied by oncological neoplasm in the form of a tumor, conservative therapy will be absolutely ineffective.
The only way to cope with the disease is surgery. Excision and ligation of the vein damaged by varicose veins is performed.
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, a disease is easier to prevent than to cure. There are several simple methods of prevention, compliance with which will help protect the body from this disease:
- Normalize the operating mode. Long stay in a static position negatively affects the vascular system. If by the nature of the profession it is necessary to sit in front of the computer all day, or vice versa - you need active work on your feet, it is important to take breaks. During a break, do simple warm-up exercises for a few minutes. This will not only allow you to relax and stretch your muscles, but also restore blood circulation. It is also necessary to minimize the lifting of heavy objects.
- Stable bowel function.A good functioning of the stomach, a lack of constipation and regular and healthy bowel movements will minimize the presence of excess waste in the body. It requires a high quality diet, a large amount of fiber, the absence of alcohol and junk food.
- Shower of contrast.This method will not only strengthen the immune system, but also improve the functioning of the circulatory system. To avoid varicose veins of the small pelvis, the water flow should not be forgotten to be directed to the perineal region.
Periodic medication use. 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. Every year, it is necessary to take 4 courses of drugs aimed at strengthening the walls of veins and blood vessels, normalizing blood flow and protecting the circulatory system from blood clots.
Before prophylactic treatment and taking any medication, you should consult your doctor!
Conclusion
Thus, pelvic varicose veins are an insidious disease which can have serious consequences and which is also very difficult to treat.
In order to avoid serious health problems, you should take care of your body and, in case of the first signs of varicose veins, immediately seek help from a phlebologist.