PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for March, 2001: Re: varicose veins in vulva?

Re: varicose veins in vulva?

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 28 Mar 2001 22:45:48 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 28 Mar 2001, Sarah wrote: >
>I'm 25 weeks pregnant and have noticed what I think are the early stages
>of varicose veins in my vulva. What causes these and what is the
>recommended treatment for them?
>
>I'm also using betnovate cream on my vulva for a skin atrophy type
>problem that developed while I was breastfeeding my last child (weaned 4
>weeks ago), could this be exacerbating the vein problem in any way?
>
>Thanks for your time, much appreciated.

Vulvar varicosities are the result of the pelvic venous congestion that occurs during pregnancy. The vulvar vessels drain into the vessels in the pelvis. Because of the pregnancy, the veins in the pelvis are distented, with increased pressure. This cause the vulvar veins to become dilated. Genetics plays a role here as well in that some are more prone to get these than others. Unfortunately, there is nothing except getting off your feet that can help. I do not feel that the cream is having any impact... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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