I have one embarrassing problem and I do not know where to seek for help. I am pregnant and I have developed varicose veins on my labia and legs. When I asked my gynecologist, he said it looks fine and I should not be worried. Anyway, I cannot stay cool when I see it. Can anyone help me and say could it really be normal to develop varicose veins on labia?
During my first pregnancy, I also developed painful varicose veins on my legs and vulva, especially on my right labia. It made me so much worried so I understand you. I was afraid I could have blood clots so I worked out every day. On the other hand, I was afraid these veins might rupture and harm my baby or me. These varicose veins on my labia were terribly painful, so I had to talk to someone. When I said it to my doctor, she said I will be fine and it is nothing that should make me worry. When it was the time, I went on to have an easy 1.5-hour labor and vaginal delivery. I think the veins cleared up as soon as my baby was out. After this, I worked out, doing prenatal water aerobics 2-3 times per week and prenatal yoga 1 day a week. It definitely helped me, so I would recommend the same for you. You have to know that you are not alone and it is common problem in pregnancies, but rarely does it cause some bigger problem.
I too, am pregnant (7 months, first pregnancy.) I have a painful varicose vein on my left thigh and labia/vulva. It throbs, it's swollen,and hot, and is especially sore at night. I too, went to the Dr. and was told it's normal, not to worry. I exercise everyday and elevate my feet in the eve as the pain is worse in the eve. This seems to help. I take a bath at night just before bed and sleep on my left side. It should feel a little better in the am. I just wanted to share my experience because the pain is real and I have felt it.
I have varicose veins in my labia as well, one on either side. My 3rd baby was born 4 months ago and they are still painful. My doctor says to wait longer, but I 'm not sure how long I have to wait!
This is not my specialty, but I think 4 months is way beyond how long you need to wait. I would see a vascular surgeon if I were you. I don't remember my blood volume physiology in the postpartum stage. But I do know that its analogous to cardiac output which is back to a pre-pregnant state at 6 wks postpartum. Meaning, you shouldn't still be having the vein issues at 4 months and I remember how horrible they were! You shouldn't be left to "wait" another moment. I met with a vascular surgeon when I was pregnant who said if they didn't go away they could try to sclerose them. By some fluke we thought I had bilateral inguinal hernias and I had to have them repaired when I was 7 mo pregnant. But in the OR they discovered they weren't hernias, they were in fact hugely dilated venous plexus around my round ligaments. The surgeon ligated them and that was the end of all my woes. As a physician myself, I can assure you that nobody took me seriously when I tried to explain to them how horrendous and painful there were...don't wait another day!
Has anyone had treatment for labia varicose veins? I have them also and need to find a doctor to treat them. I have had them for 5 years and can no longer wear pants due to this problem.
Hi All,
I too developed vulvar varicosities, but never felt them until after the birth of my first son, they are bad during my period. Has anyone had these remain, and then gone on to have another baby? I am wondering if my permanent pain will get even worse from them - like will I hurt all the time if I have another baby? I am sure the pregnancy won't feel terrific, I am more concerned about the permanent damage with the vein problem.
Any advice would be great, seems these are not very common!
Thanks
I too developed vulvar varicosities, but never felt them until after the birth of my first son, they are bad during my period. Has anyone had these remain, and then gone on to have another baby? I am wondering if my permanent pain will get even worse from them - like will I hurt all the time if I have another baby? I am sure the pregnancy won't feel terrific, I am more concerned about the permanent damage with the vein problem.
Any advice would be great, seems these are not very common!
Thanks
I am 8 months pregnant and found out yesterday that I too have varicose veins in my labia. They are, at times, painful and very uncomfortable. I feel that there is something seriously wrong with me. But my doctor tells me that it is perfectly normal and not to worry. But how can you not worry about something like this and also try to ignore the pain. He did tell me to go to a maternity store like Motherhood and get a special kind of underwear. He said they look like “granny panties” and can be somewhat uncomfortable because apparently they don’t “breath” very well but he said that this underwear will help with the pain and also any swelling. He told me to wear them during the day when moving around a lot and a night may go without underwear or loose underwear. This is the only advice I can offer and all I am doing to get through it, is taking the advice from my doctor and not worrying about it because it is “normal” and will go away almost right after the baby is born, hopefully. :-D
Hi, i developed labia varicose veins whilst pregnant with my son 4 years ago. I have always taken regular exercise several times a week. I found being on my feet alot whilst pregnant made them worse, a good pair of well fitted big knickers helped. My midwife suggested that I put sanitary towels in the fridge soaked in something she gave me from a health shop and from time to time during the day I wore cool, damp sanitary towels but they did help a little to calm them down .... the things us women have to do eh!! Unfortunately they have never completely gone away. I went to see a doctor a couple of years ago who told me I could have them removed but if I was to have another pregnancy the problem would likely come back. I decided to live with them as I wasn't sure if I was going to have another child or not. I noticed they are worse whilst on my period and especially if i use tampax instead of pads. I still haven't decided whether to have another child or not and I'm getting pretty fed up with them now. And men think they have it tough! XD
this is my 2nd pregnancy and I developed a varicose vein extending from the right labia, into the buttock and down the back of the thigh from 20 weeks.
the pain and feeling of heaviness was constant and making me feel really quite depressed. The GP was sympathetic but said she could do nothing.
After 6 weeks, in desperation to try anything, I saw a an Osteopath. something I have never tried before.
she told me that the position of my pelvis and pubic bone was contributing to the blockage and I had 2 treatments to manipulate the pelvis back into place.
the swelling has remained but the pain has subsided so much I feel like a new woman.
I really felt other women suffering this condition should know what worked for me.
the pain and feeling of heaviness was constant and making me feel really quite depressed. The GP was sympathetic but said she could do nothing.
After 6 weeks, in desperation to try anything, I saw a an Osteopath. something I have never tried before.
she told me that the position of my pelvis and pubic bone was contributing to the blockage and I had 2 treatments to manipulate the pelvis back into place.
the swelling has remained but the pain has subsided so much I feel like a new woman.
I really felt other women suffering this condition should know what worked for me.
I am biased, since I work for a varicose vein treatment clinic, but there is an alternative to surgery for labial varicosities which don't resolve after pregnancy. It's called Ultrasound-Guided Foam Sclerotherapy. The procedure is simple and relatively quick. It involves the injection of a medication, mixed with a small amount of air, which is intended to scar and close down the enlarged vein. The hard part is the recovery phase. Since we are scarring the vein from the inside, there is a chance of inflammation and phlebitis to occur. This can be treated conservatively and will eventually resolve. Check with a local vein clinic for the procedure and they'll determine whether or not you are a candidate for this procedure.
Good Luck
Good Luck
Hi, I belive I have these, have had them for about 2 yrs since the birth of my 10lb baby, however the only time I have pain is during my period. I would like another baby, do you know if I were to get these fixed now, could having another baby bring them back? I am so terrified that I am going to have chronic pain if I have another baby. The next baby will be a c-section, the dr's believe I may have suffered a hematoma down in the vulvar area which caused the veins to become damaged.
Also, do they come back once they are fixed, or could more become varicosed? Since the trauma I suffered caused mine I am thinking probably not, maybe another pregnancy potentially could, but not just daily activity.
Thanks for any help you can offer, I am probably going to a vein clinic here in the next few weeks cuz I can't take the pain anymore.
Also, do they come back once they are fixed, or could more become varicosed? Since the trauma I suffered caused mine I am thinking probably not, maybe another pregnancy potentially could, but not just daily activity.
Thanks for any help you can offer, I am probably going to a vein clinic here in the next few weeks cuz I can't take the pain anymore.
I need help finding a treatment clinic in ILLINOIS!!!!
clinic, but there is an alternative to surgery for labial varicosities which don't resolve after pregnancy. It's called Ultrasound-Guided Foam Sclerotherapy. The procedure is simple and relatively quick. It involves the injection of a medication, mixed with a small amount of air, which is intended to scar and close down the enlarged vein. The hard part is the recovery phase. Since we are scarring the vein from the inside, there is a chance of inflammation and phlebitis to occur. This can be treated conservatively and will eventually resolve. Check with a local vein clinic for the procedure and they'll determine whether or not you are a candidate for this procedure.
Good Luck
clinic, but there is an alternative to surgery for labial varicosities which don't resolve after pregnancy. It's called Ultrasound-Guided Foam Sclerotherapy. The procedure is simple and relatively quick. It involves the injection of a medication, mixed with a small amount of air, which is intended to scar and close down the enlarged vein. The hard part is the recovery phase. Since we are scarring the vein from the inside, there is a chance of inflammation and phlebitis to occur. This can be treated conservatively and will eventually resolve. Check with a local vein clinic for the procedure and they'll determine whether or not you are a candidate for this procedure.
Good Luck
Hi,
You can email me if you want, I live in IL and have seen about five dr's now, the next one is next week and he says he has treated these - we shall see.
You can email me if you want, I live in IL and have seen about five dr's now, the next one is next week and he says he has treated these - we shall see.
Hi girls. Ive had bad veins on my left labia and down my leg a little bit for most of my life. Im 27 and never had children. They get worse when ive been to the toilet or had sex etc etc. I went to my doctor who sent me to the gynochologyst and he also said its nothing to worry about and "wear granny pants".... Not happy with this responce i went to a private clinic in GLasgow, Scotland. Thankfully the head of vascular surgeory at the royal infirmary also worked at this clinic and refered me. I had my operation today and am online at my hospital bed just now, the wonders of modern technology. They have made 10 very small insicions on my left labia and tied round the veins. They were initially meant to be strippin them out but due to the thickness of them they didnt want to cut them because of the sever bleeding that would occur. Ive had a little look and doesnt look much better but i did only have the operation 10 hours ago so we'll just wait and see. I would recommend asking to be refered to a vascular surgeon, as GP's and Gynochologists dont have a clue. There are surgeons like mine who specialise in gynocological vein removal. THere is also something called an AV Malformation which sounds serious that they checked to see if i had which thankfully i dont have. If it hurts and its embarracing persue it. I will let you know how it heals and if i have to go back for proper removal. Good luck ladies your not alone