Varicose veins of the genital organs can form in both men and women. Between the fair sex, pregnant women often suffer. Genital varicose veins occur due to circulatory disorders in the pelvic area. Manifestations of the disease bring discomfort in lifestyle.
If varicose veins are detected in an intimate place at an early stage of development, there are high chances of avoiding complications and consequences of pathology.
Causes of occurrence
Genital varicose veins occur in humans for a number of reasons.
- The hereditary factor plays an important role. People whose relatives suffered from varicose veins on the genitals should pay attention to preventive measures. This will reduce the risk of unpleasant pathology. The medical professional has knowledge of a similar illness in relatives in the past. Some medications can trigger varicose veins.
- Varicose veins on the genitals often occur due to bad habits of the patient. A large percentage of the population of the Russian Federation has a habit as bad as smoking. Every smoker knows the damage to the body. Vitamins of group C are responsible for the strength of the vein 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 probability of developing pathology.
- The likelihood of having genital varicose veins greatly increases with alcohol abuse. Due to the effect of alcohol, inflammatory processes begin in the tissues of the veins.
- Varicose veins can be due to an improper 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 appear, but if the situation recurs for several years, then the cause of the appearance of the disease may be precisely this.
- Often varicose veins on the genitals appear in pregnant women. Medical experts attribute this to hormonal disturbances in the body. Several hormonal components are responsible for keeping the veins in good condition. Varicose veins on the lips often appear during puberty, which is also explained by hormonal imbalances.
- Varicose veins of the genitals often occur in overweight people. If a person is prone to obesity, then you need to remember that with gaining weight, the load on the body, including the pelvic organs, also increases.
In men, varicose veins of the genitals can be associated with several reasons.
- Promiscuous sex.
- The use of erection medications.
- Damage to the reproductive and urinary system.
Symptoms
The clinical manifestations of pathology in men and women are different. Symptoms of varicose veins of the genital organs in women are as follows.
- An increase in veins is possible, a large number of intertwined nodules appear.
- In the perineum, the skin becomes dry and irritable.
- In the groin area, there is an itching sensation, painful sensations.
- A burning sensation is possible.
- Swelling of the genitals
- Dysuric disorders.
During sexual intercourse, the clinical manifestations described above in a woman are aggravated, and discomfort also increases during physical exertion or after using the toilet. In most cases, the patient complains of painful sensations of a painful nature in the perineal region. Due to constant discomfort, the psychological health of the patient suffers, she becomes irritable.
At the initial stage of the development of the disease, there is no discomfort; the presence of an ailment can be guessed by small nodules in the genital area. Over time, they begin to increase in size and other symptoms develop gradually. Neoplasms interfere with sexual activity, human movement.
Another sign indicative of varicose veins of the genitals is the pigmentation of the skin in the perineal region, during palpation the presence of venous nodules that enlarge with time is felt.
In the male half of the population, the disease is usually accompanied by a varicocele and the venous ducts of the testicles are dilated. At the initial stage of the development of pathology, blood circulation is disturbed, over time, the blood begins to accumulate, which leads to an increase in the genitalia.
One of the most serious complications of genital varicose veins is infertility. One of the surest signs of varicose veins in the reproductive system is painful sensations during intercourse. There are enlarged venous channels in the genitals.
Complications
The earlier the pathology treatment is started, the lower the risk of complications. Genital varicose veins are dangerous as follows.
- There is a risk of infertility.
- The appearance of inflammatory processes in the genital organ.
- Damage to mental health due to discomfort.
The disease can cause alterations in the functioning of the reproductive system; in the process of having a fetus in a mother with genital varicose veins, difficulties may arise.
The possibility of infertility is explained by the fact that inflammation during the development of the disease can go to the tissues of the genital organ itself. As a result, ulcers begin to form. In such a situation, medical specialists carry out surgical intervention, conservative methods will be ineffective.
If the patient ignores the clinical manifestations of the disease and does not seek the advice of a specialist doctor for a long period, his flora is disturbed. As a result, infectious and fungal inflammations begin. This complicates a later diagnosis.
Treatment methods
When communicating with a medical specialist, the patient undergoes diagnostic procedures, a blood test is performed. Most often, conservative methods are used to combat the disease. The attending physician recommends buying compression underwear, prescribes medicinal ointments with an anesthetic, and prescribes a number of drugs.
In some cases, there is a need for sclerotherapy. This is an injection technique with which you can get rid of altered veins. The affected area is cooled with air, after which a medicinal solution is injected, which leads to narrowing of the veins and normalization of blood flow. 6 minutes after the injection, the affected areas are squeezed on both sides.
Sclerotherapy is one of the effective methods to treat genital varicose veins, it prevents the formation of blood clots in the future.
Prophylaxis
The drug level does not allow to get rid of varicose veins of the genital organs. Consultation of a medical specialist is allowed to achieve rapid improvement in the condition and the elimination of clinical manifestations of pathology.
At the end of the course of treatment, the patient must participate in the prevention of pathology, this will reduce the risk of relapse.
- If there is a hereditary factor, 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. During the gestation period, hormonal changes occur in the body. As a result, there may be a lack of hormones that keep the veins in good shape. For this reason, at the time of pregnancy, the risk of genital varicose veins increases dramatically.
- It is important for adolescents to inform in advance about the possible serious consequences of early sexual activity.
- Medical experts strongly recommend quitting smoking and alcohol use. A large number of methods and means have been developed to break bad habits.
- Doctors advise paying special attention to the fight against excess weight. Obesity is not just due to overeating. It will not be possible to overcome the pathology until the patient gets rid of the extra kilos.
The modern level of medicine allows you to cope 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 specialist doctor when the first symptoms of the disease appear. This will simplify the treatment process and avoid complications.