Varicose veins of the genitals can form in both men and women. Among the fairer sex, pregnant women often suffer. Varicose veins of the genitals occur due to circulatory disorders in the pelvic area. Manifestations of the disease bring discomfort in lifestyle.
If varicose veins in the intimate area are found at an early stage of development, there is a high chance to avoid complications and consequences of the pathology.
Causes
Varicose veins of the genitals appear in humans for various reasons.
- Hereditary factors play an important role. People whose relatives suffer from varicose veins in the genitals should pay attention to preventive measures. This will reduce the risk of unpleasant pathology. The medical professional is familiar with a similar disease in relatives in the past. Some medications can cause varicose veins.
- Varicose veins of 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 knows the damage to the body. Vitamins of group C 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 greater the likelihood of developing pathology.
- The likelihood of varicose veins of the genitals increases significantly with alcohol abuse. Due to the action of alcohol, inflammatory processes begin in the tissues of the veins.
- 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 occur, but if the situation recurs for several years, then the cause of the disease may be just that.
- Genital varicose veins often occur in pregnant women. Medical experts attribute this to hormonal disorders in the body. Several hormonal components are responsible for keeping veins in good shape. Varicose veins of the labia often appear during puberty, which is also explained by hormonal imbalance.
- Varicose veins of the genitals are common in overweight people. If a person has a tendency to obesity, he must remember that with weight gain, the load on the body, including the pelvic organs, also increases.
In men, varicose veins of the genitals can be associated with a number of reasons.
- Incomprehensible sexual intercourse.
- The use of erection drugs.
- Damage to the reproductive and urinary systems.
Symptoms
The clinical manifestations of pathology in men and women are different. The symptoms of varicose veins of the genitals in women are as follows.
- Varicose veins are possible, a large number of intertwined nodes appear.
- In the perineum, the skin becomes dry, irritated.
- In the groin there is a feeling of itching, painful sensations.
- Burning sensation is possible.
- Swelling of the genitals.
- Dysuric disorders.
During sexual intercourse, the above-described clinical manifestations in women are exacerbated, and the discomfort increases during exercise or after using the toilet. In most cases, the patient complains of painful sensations of a painful nature in the perineal area. Due to constant discomfort, the patient's psychological health suffers, she becomes irritable.
In the initial stage of the disease there is no discomfort; the presence of disease can be assumed from small nodules in the genital area. Over time, they begin to increase and other symptoms gradually develop. Neoplasms interfere with sexual activity, human movement.
Another sign of varicose veins of the genitals is the pigmentation of the skin in the perineal area. During palpation, the presence of venous nodules is felt, which over time become larger.
In the male half of the population, the disease is often accompanied by varicocele, and the venous canals of the testicles dilate. In the initial stage of the development of the pathology, the blood circulation is disturbed, over time, the blood begins to accumulate, which leads to an increase in the genitals.
One of the most serious complications of genital varicose veins is infertility. One of the surest signs of varicose veins of the reproductive system is the painful sensations during intercourse. There are dilated venous canals on the genitals.
Complications
The earlier the treatment of the pathology is started, the lower the risk of complications. Varicose veins of the genitals 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 discomfort.
The disease can cause disturbances in the functioning of the reproductive system; difficulties may arise in the process of carrying a fetus in a mother with varicose veins of the genitals.
The possibility of infertility is explained by the fact that inflammation during the development of the disease can go into the tissues of the genital organ itself. As a result, ulcers begin to form. In such a situation, medical professionals perform surgery, conservative methods will be ineffective.
If the patient ignores the clinical manifestations of the disease and does not seek the advice of a medical professional for a long time, his flora is disturbed. As a result, infectious and fungal inflammations begin. This complicates the additional diagnosis.
Methods of treatment
Upon contact with a medical specialist, the patient undergoes diagnostic procedures, takes a blood test. Conservative methods of disease control are most often used. The doctor recommends the purchase of compression underwear, prescribes healing ointments with anesthesia and prescribes a number of drugs.
In some cases, sclerotherapy is needed. This is an injection technique that you can use to get rid of altered veins. The affected area is cooled with air, then a drug solution is injected, which leads to narrowing of the veins and normalization of blood flow. 6 minutes after the injection, the affected areas are pressed on both sides.
Sclerotherapy is one of the effective methods for treating varicose veins of the genitals, prevents the formation of blood clots in the future.
Prevention
The level of medicine does not allow you to get rid of varicose veins of the genitals. Consultation with a medical specialist is allowed to achieve rapid improvement of the condition and elimination of the clinical manifestations of pathology.
At the end of the course of treatment the patient should be committed to the prevention of pathology, this will reduce the risk of recurrence.
- If there is a hereditary factor, then it is recommended to abandon hormonal drugs. This includes contraceptives.
- Pregnancy can cause complications if a woman has a high chance of developing genital varicose veins. Hormonal changes occur in the body during pregnancy. As a result, there may be a lack of hormones that keep the veins in good shape. For this reason, the risk of developing varicose veins of the genitals increases dramatically during pregnancy.
- It is important for adolescents to tell in advance about the possible serious consequences in case of early sexual activity.
- Medical experts strongly recommend that you quit smoking and alcohol abuse. A huge number of methods and means have been developed to give up bad habits.
- Doctors advise to pay special attention to the fight against obesity. Obesity is not just caused by overeating. It will not be possible to overcome the pathology until the patient is free of excess weight.
The modern level of medicine allows you to deal with the clinical manifestations of genital varicose veins. There are many painless methods to solve the problem.
All that is required of the patient is to consult a medical professional when the first symptoms of the disease appear. This will simplify the treatment process and avoid complications.