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

Re: varicose veins in vulva?

From: Debbie

anonymous@obgyn.net

Thu, 29 Mar 2001 08:34:44 -0600 (CST)

While the vulvar veins won't go away until after birth, there is something that Sara could do to relieve her symptoms.

I developed a support garment called the V-brace that is very helpful for vulvar veins. I tested the V-brace for months on many women that have vulvar veins and prolapse and it works wonders especially if it is put it on in the morning.

Please check out my web site at http://www.fembrace.com for more information, or you and others can call me at 877 535-6800.

I also recently opened a Vaginal Veins Forum which can be accessed by clicking on the forums link at the top of the Fembrace web site.

If requested I can send our media kit to Doctors and Midwives.

Thanks.

-- Debbie http://www.fembrace.com

At Wed, 28 Mar 2001, Lynn D. Montgomery, MD wrote: > >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 > >-- >Lynn D. Montgomery, MD >Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine >Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center >Missoula, Montana > >**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions. > >**Private e-mails cannot be entertained due to time constraints, consequently no private e-mails will receive a response. > >**Thank you for your understanding ;-) >

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