Genital varicose veins can develop in both men and women. Among the fair sex, pregnant women often suffer. Genital varicose veins occur due to circulatory disorders in the pelvic area. Manifestations of the disease cause discomfort in lifestyle.
If varicose veins are detected in an intimate location in the early stages of development, there is a high chance of avoiding the consequences of complications and pathology.
Causes of occurrence
Genital varicose veins occur in humans for a variety of reasons.
- The hereditary factor plays an important role. People whose relatives have suffered from genital varicose veins should pay attention to preventive measures. This reduces the risk of unpleasant pathology. The healthcare professional has been aware of a similar illness in relatives before. Some medications can trigger varicose veins.
- Varicose veins in the genitals often occur due to the patient’s bad habits. A large percentage of the population of the Russian Federation has such a bad habit as smoking. Every smoker is aware of the damage to the body. Group C vitamins are responsible for the strength of venous walls, nicotine destroys substances and increases the risk of varicose veins in the genitals and other parts of the body. The longer you smoke, the more likely you are to develop the pathology.
- The likelihood of genital varicose veins is greatly increased by alcohol abuse. Due to the effect of alcohol, inflammatory processes begin in the tissues of the veins.
- Varicose veins can be caused by an improper lifestyle. If a person spends most of the day sitting or standing, this significantly increases the risk of illness. The varicose veins do not appear for a few days, but if the situation is repeated for several years, this may be exactly the cause of the disease.
- Varicose veins often occur on the genitals in pregnant women. Doctors attribute this to hormonal disorders in the body. Many hormonal components are responsible for maintaining the good condition of veins. Vaginal varicose veins often appear during puberty, which is also explained by hormonal imbalance.
- Genital varicose veins often occur in overweight people. If a person is prone to obesity, he or she should remember that as the weight increases, the load on the body, including the pelvic organs, increases.
In men, there can be several causes of genital varicose veins.
- Promising sexual relationship.
- Use of erection drugs.
- Damage to the reproductive and urinary systems.
Symptoms
The clinical manifestations of the pathology are different in men and women. In women, the symptoms of genital varicose veins are as follows.
- Vein growth is possible, a large number of intertwined nodules appear.
- In the perineum, the skin dries out and becomes irritable.
- There is itching and painful sensations in the groin area.
- Burning sensation is possible.
- Swelling of the genitals.
- Dysuric disorders.
During intercourse, the clinical manifestations described above worsen in a woman, and the discomfort is exacerbated during physical exertion or after using the toilet. In most cases, the patient complains of painful feelings in the perineal region. Due to the constant discomfort, the patient suffers from psychological health and becomes irritable.
There is no discomfort in the initial stages of the development of the disease, the presence of the disease may be suspected by small nodules of the genitals. They begin to grow over time and gradually other symptoms appear. Tumors interfere with sexual activity, human movement.
Another sign of genital varicose veins is pigmentation of the skin in the perineal region. During palpation, the presence of venous nodules can be felt, which will become larger over time.
In the male half of the population, the disease is often accompanied by varicocele, and the venous channels of the testes dilate. In the initial stages of pathology, blood circulation is disrupted, and over time, blood begins to accumulate, leading to genital growth.
One of the most serious complications of genital varicose veins is infertility. One of the surest signs of varicose veins is painful feelings during intercourse. There are enlarged venous channels in the genitals.
Complications
The earlier you start treating the pathology, the lower the risk of complications. Genital varicose veins are dangerous as follows.
- There is a risk of infertility.
- Appearance of inflammatory processes in the genitals.
- Mental health damage due to discomfort.
The disease can interfere with the functioning of the reproductive system; a mother with genital varicose veins may have difficulty giving birth to a fetus.
The possibility of infertility is explained by the fact that inflammation that occurs during the development of the disease can enter the tissues of the genitals themselves. As a result, ulcers begin to form. In such a situation, doctors will perform surgery, and conservative methods will be ineffective.
If the patient ignores the clinical manifestations of the disease and does not seek medical advice for a long time, his flora will be confused. As a result, infectious and fungal infections begin. This makes further diagnosis difficult.
Treatment methods
When he contacts a specialist, the patient goes through diagnostic procedures, performing a blood test. Most often, conservative methods are used to combat the disease. Your doctor will recommend the purchase of compression underwear, prescribe medical ointments with anesthetic, and prescribe a number of medications.
In some cases, sclerotherapy is needed. This is an injection technique to get rid of altered veins. The affected area is cooled with air and then a medical solution is injected, which leads to narrowing of the veins and normalization of blood flow. 6 minutes after the injection, the affected areas are compressed on both sides.
Sclerotherapy is an effective way to treat genital varicose veins, preventing blood clots from forming in the future.
Prophylaxis
The level of the drug does not allow it to get rid of genital varicose veins. Consultation with a medical professional will allow the condition of the pathology to be quickly improved and removed.
At the end of the course of treatment, the patient should be involved in the prevention of the pathology, which reduces the risk of relapse.
- If a hereditary factor is present, it is recommended to omit hormonal medications. This includes birth control pills.
- Pregnancy can cause complications if a woman has a high chance of developing genital varicose veins. During pregnancy, hormonal changes occur in the body. As a result, hormones that keep the veins in good shape may be lacking. As a result, the risk of genital regeneration during pregnancy increases dramatically.
- It is important that adolescents anticipate the potentially serious consequences of early sexual activity.
- Doctors strongly recommend smoking and alcohol abuse. Plenty of methods and tools have been developed to give up bad habits.
- Doctors advise you to pay special attention to the fight against obesity. Obesity is not just caused by overeating. The pathology cannot be overcome until the patient gets rid of the extra pounds.
Modern medicine allows you to cope with the clinical manifestations of genital varicose veins. There are many painless ways to solve the problem.
The patient should only be asked to see a doctor when the first symptoms of the disease appear. This simplifies the treatment process and avoids complications.