Varicose veins of the lower extremities are faced by many women. Identifying such a disease is very simple, since it makes itself felt with the help of painful sensations, as well as protruding wave-like veins. There is also a variety of diseases such as varicose veins of the uterus. Most often, such a pathology occurs in representatives of the weaker sex precisely during childbearing age.
Diagnosing it visually is very difficult, since it does not have any pronounced symptoms. However, it is still very important to understand what this disease is. In this article we will talk about the causes and symptoms of the disease, as well as diagnostic methods and the features of its treatment. Carefully read the information provided in order to protect yourself and arm yourself as much as possible.
What is uterine varicose veins?
As you know, varicose veins are a disease of the veins that is characterized by congestion in them. Over time, veins lose their elasticity due to hormonal changes and other factors. Most often, the disease affects the lower extremities, however, in some women, it affects the pelvic area. Moreover, this kind of pathology is considered very dangerous, as it can lead to inflammatory processes and infertility.
What causes a pathology?
Varicose veins of the uterus are usually found in women of childbearing age. In this case, the disease begins to actively progress during pregnancy, since it is during this period that everything for this condition arises.
So, we consider what factors provoke the active development of the disease:
- during pregnancy, blood levels of progesterone significantly increase, which can have a relaxing effect on blood vessels;
- the load on the pelvic region also significantly increases, which means that blood circulation in the organs can be disturbed;
- varicose veins of the uterus can begin to actively progress if serious inflammatory processes of a chronic nature are observed in the organs of the reproductive system;
- the disease is very often inherited;
- Also, the disease can be felt after an abortion.
However, do not think that such a pathology as varicose veins in the uterus will affect all pregnant women. Most often, it is still transmitted to women genetically. However, every woman before planning pregnancy should undergo a comprehensive diagnostic examination in order to exclude all possible risks to her health, as well as the health of the unborn baby.
What are the symptoms of the disease?
As mentioned above, varicose veins of the uterus are not so easy to recognize. However, there are some symptoms that indicate the presence of pathological processes. Be sure to pay attention to your well-being. The most common symptoms of such a pathology are:
- Frequent pain in the lower abdomen, which intensifies during exercise, as well as sex. Also, pain can aggravate in the second phase of the menstrual cycle and directly during pregnancy.
- In the presence of varicose veins of the uterus in women, abundant vaginal discharge is usually present throughout the cycle.
- At the same time, pain increases if the representative of the fair sex does not lead an active lifestyle, and also suffers from infectious inflammatory processes of the genitourinary system. Quite often, pathology is also accompanied by a lack of desire to have a sexual life.
So, symptoms can be distinguished depending on the stage of the disease. There are three stages of this disease, each of which is characterized by the size of the veins:
- It is not possible to recognize the very first stage at home, since it is not accompanied by any unpleasant or painful sensations. In this case, the diameter of the vein does not exceed five millimeters, although there is a slight tortuosity.
- In the second stage of varicose veins, the uterine vein increases already to ten millimeters in diameter. The disease may begin to be accompanied by painful symptoms.
- But the third stage is considered the most dangerous. The diameter of the veins is already more than one centimeter. The main symptom of varicose veins in the uterus at this stage is the presence of severe pain.
Is the disease dangerous in the presence of pregnancy?
Some women are diagnosed before pregnancy. In this case, during the bearing of the child, the symptoms of this pathology can significantly worsen. Of course, women worry about their state of health, and therefore they ask doctors how to behave in the presence of varicose veins of the uterus during pregnancy.
However, if the patient is fully responsible for the state of his health, regularly visits the doctor and eats properly, then the pregnancy will proceed normally even with this type of varicose veins. If the condition has acquired a neglected nature, then the doctor may advise the patient to use a caesarean section. In very rare cases, varicose veins can cause insufficient oxygen supply to the placenta.
The Importance of Dieting
Varicose veins of the uterus and pelvis can cause a lot of trouble to its owner. For prevention, as well as at all stages of treatment, every woman should carefully monitor her diet. Try to completely abandon tea and coffee drinks, as well as a large amount of sugar and salt. At the same time, include fresh vegetables, fruits and vegetable oils in your diet.
With the help of such a diet, blood circulation can be significantly improved, which will remove the risk of stagnation and also minimize the load on the veins. However, note that in the presence of such a pathology, pregnant women are not recommended to use a large amount of liquid, since a special hormonal background can provoke the occurrence of puffiness and stagnation.
Treatment features
Only after carrying out diagnostic measures can varicose veins on the cervix be revealed. If the diagnosis is confirmed, it is very important to start treatment in time with the use of drugs, procedures and proper nutrition. If such therapeutic measures do not contribute to the improvement of the patient's condition, then doctors will be forced to resort to surgical intervention. If the disease was detected during pregnancy, then the operation will have to be postponed, but at the same time strictly monitor the state of health.
The use of venotonics
In order to improve the condition of the veins, scientists have developed special drugs called venotonics. They should be appointed phlebologist after a comprehensive examination. Usually the course of treatment with such medicines is about three months. During this time, the pain disappears, and the patient feels much better.
Special exercises
Treatment of varicose veins of the uterus also includes the implementation of special exercises. To eliminate stagnation, doctors recommend that women walk as much as possible. It is also worth performing unloading and relaxing exercises that can have a positive effect on the state of the organs of the reproductive system. This should include the implementation of such important exercises as “bicycle” and “birch”.
It is also very important to perform respiratory gymnastics daily, while learning to breathe through the interaction of not only the chest, but also the lower abdomen.
Doctors recommend that the fair sex, suffering from varicose veins, wear compression underwear. This is especially necessary when walking, as well as when performing physical exercises. Also, a good healing effect has a contrast shower. With it, you can well strengthen the cardiovascular system.
Surgical treatment
Of course, first of all, doctors are trying to cope with such a pathology as varicose veins using conservative methods of treatment. However, if the disease has already managed to acquire a highly neglected form, then conservative methods will not always be able to help. In this case, doctors may prescribe surgery. Usually it is prescribed in the third stage of the disease. If the patient found not only varicose veins of the uterus, but also total expansion of the veins of the lower extremities, then in this case, the doctors will remove the large saphenous vein. Consider the earlier the disease was discovered, the easier it will be to heal. Improper lifestyle after surgery will lead to relapse.
How is the diagnosis made?
Usually, this pathology can be recognized by ultrasound examination of the pelvic organs, which is carried out by the intravaginal method. If necessary, other research methods can be prescribed: dopplerography, ovarianography, as well as tomography. During diagnostic studies, it is very important to detect concomitant diseases, as well as identify the causes that contribute to their occurrence.
Preventative measures
The main reason for varicose veins of the uterus is the genetic predisposition of the woman. Of course, in this case, it is difficult to exclude the risk of developing pathology. However, its development can be suspended. For this, it is very important to carry out such preventive measures as:
- Eating the right foods. It is very important to follow the meal schedule and not overeat.
- Be sure to follow a moving lifestyle. Walk as much as possible and also do light physical exercises.
- Try to avoid stressful conditions, as well as give up bad habits.
- It is recommended to take drugs that support the tone of the veins, as well as blood thinning. However, only a specialist can prescribe such medications after it is established whether you have contraindications for use.
- Doctors also recommend regular sex in order to eliminate the risk of congestion.
It can be concluded
Varicose veins of the pelvic organs is not a very dangerous disease, therefore, the prognosis for the patient's recovery is extremely favorable. However, the disease will not be completely cured. You can only slow down its development. To do this, lead the right lifestyle. Pay attention to your diet, go in for sports and finally get rid of excess weight. Visit your doctor regularly and do diagnostic tests. This will help determine the dynamics of your condition.
If you carefully monitor your well-being and pay attention to all its changes, then you will understand how to behave properly. Every woman should take care of her health. This is the only way to live a long and happy life.
In this article, we got acquainted with information about what is uterine varicose veins, as well as how to deal with it. Do not forget that in most cases it is almost impossible to recognize such a pathology. Therefore, just follow your lifestyle, and with the slightest fluctuation in your health condition, begin to act actively.
Take care of yourself, love yourself, and then you will notice how your body begins to take care of you with full dedication.