The varicose veins of the small female pelvis (VVMT) are chronic diseases of the vascular system. The main problem is that women of any age are susceptible to it, but it is very difficult to identify the disease at an early stage. Late diagnosis and late treatment can lead to serious complications in the form of infertility, various gynecological pathologies and early termination of pregnancy.
In order to protect your health as much as possible from serious consequences, you need to familiarize yourself in detail with what they are - pelvic varicose veins, how they manifest themselves and what methods of treatment exist.
Reasons
IMGT - what is it? This is a complex medical problem that, in most cases, affects the fragile female body. Hip varicose veins occur for several reasons:
- Pregnancyis the main cause of the appearance of pelvic vascular pathology. During pregnancy, the most powerful hormonal changes occur in the woman's body, the uterus exerts the most intense pressure on the vascular system of the small pelvis. The end result is a significant impairment of blood flow. Women who have had difficult births are also at risk.
- Heredity.VVMT, fragile and thin venous walls, defects in venous valves, all of these can be transmitted by genes.
- Inflammatory processes.Various types of diseases of the female reproductive system, which are inflammatory in nature - a direct route to varicose veins.
- Hyperactive female hormones.The abnormal production of female hormones can cause VRV.
- Sexual contact. Many couples actively use an unreliable method of contraception, such as interrupting sexual intercourse. In addition to the dubious method of protection, the interruption of sexual intercourse can cause the woman to have VVMT. Interestingly, but the pathology of the pelvic veins can occur in the absence of orgasms in a woman during intercourse.
- Minimal activity. Sedentary work, a minimum amount of walking, a sedentary lifestyle - these are all the causes of varicose veins, not just the pelvis, but also the lower extremities.
- Heavy physical effort.Overly active lifestyle, weight lifting, regular transportation of heavy objects, for women can result in varicose veins.
- Clogged veins.Blockage, venous congestion (phlebostasis) and obstruction of the veins of the ovaries, uterus and fallopian tubes lead to varicose veins.
According to statistics, VMT is frequently diagnosed in girls aged 16 to 17 years (about 20% of all cases of pathology detection). However, the disease is more relentless for older women - 80% of women after 45 have to deal with the varicose veins in the pelvic organs.
Symptoms
The symptoms of pelvic varices are very diverse. The difficulty in diagnosing at an early stage of the disease is that most of these symptoms in women are attributed to a formal and temporary malfunction of the body.
Without paying much attention to the evils that have arisen, the woman subsequently has to deal with the already advanced stage of pathology, supported by numerous complications.
The main symptoms are:
- regular menstrual irregularities;
- severe pulling pains in the lower abdomen (aggravated after sexual intercourse, weight lifting, standing or sitting for a long time, hypothermia, as well as in moments of nervous tension);
- urinary disorder;
- specific secretion from the genital tract;
- increased negative emotional background in the premenstrual period;
- the appearance of venous networks and spider webs characteristic of varicose veins in the thighs, buttocks and perineum.
The disease can manifest with 2 to 3 symptoms. Some women have noticed the appearance of an absolutely complete list of the above symptoms.
Diagnosis
Varicose veins - ecstasy of the pelvic veins, leading to a violation of the blood flow of the external and internal genital organs. To diagnose this disease, careful examinations are necessary.
In modern medicine, the followingmethods of studying the vascular system of the pelvic organs are used:
- ultrasound examination (ultrasound);
- dopplerography;
- phlebography;
- laparoscopy.
Laparoscopyis used extremely rarely, in cases where there is a danger of serious concomitant pathologies. It is performed with an endoscope.Requires puncture in the peritoneal region.
Ultrasoundis a common form of diagnosis, widely practiced in many fields of medicine. It allows the doctor to have an overview of the condition of Organs pelvic organs. This type of examination provides the patient with minimal discomfort and does not require any surgical intervention.
Doppler ultrasonography of the pelvic veinsis an ultrasound examination of the vascular system that allows early detection of venous valve dysfunction. During the exam, the doctor has the opportunity to obtain a visual representation of the state of the pelvic organ veins, displayed on a special screen.
Pelvic phlebographyis an X-ray. Before the start of the study, the patient is injected with a contrast agent, which allows the maximum examination of the condition of the veins, the presence of blood clots, clots, stagnant processes in them.
Methods to treat varicose veins
The treatment of pelvic varices depends on the stage of the disease:
- In the initial stage, the veins expand by a maximum of 5 millimeters. The most dilated veins are in the upper region of the left ovary.
- In the second stage, the veins expand by a maximum of 10 millimeters. The pathology covers the left and right ovaries, as well as the uterine veins.
- In the third stagethe veins are dilated to the maximum, more than 10 millimeters. Varicose veins are often accompanied by an oncological neoplasm (tumor of benign or malignant nature).
Doctors say it is impossible to completely get rid of varicose veins. However, this is no reason to give up and allow the disease to progress.
Qualitative and timely treatment will help to slow down the destruction of veins, restore blood flow,eliminate symptoms and significantly improve a woman's quality of life.
Stage I
First, it is necessary to wear special medical underwear. Use medications in the form of gels, ointments and creams, as well as medications in the form of capsules and pills (which help to normalize blood flow and strengthen blood vessel walls).
You need to start eating right - a maximum of fiber, vitamins, fruits and vegetables, a minimum of fatty, salty, spicy, fried and smoked foods.
Stage II
Active medication support, dietary nutrition, physiotherapy exercises, therapeutic clothing, healthier lifestyle - this is the treatment formula. To enhance the therapeutic effect, you can connect the recipes of traditional medicine.
At an early stage, it is extremely important to take powerful medicines thatincrease the tone of veins and blood vessels, as well as resist the formation of blood clots.
It is essential to have regular exams and consultations with your doctor. In the event of health deterioration, the doctor may decide on a more radical treatment method.
In some cases, the attending physician will prescribe an embolization. With the introduction of a special preparation (containing a sclerosing substance), blood flow and the structure of veins and vessels are restored.
Stage III
When diagnosing the third stage of the disease, especially if varicose veins are accompanied by a cancerous neoplasm in the form of a tumor, conservative treatment will be absolutely ineffective.
The only way to deal with the disease is surgery. Excision and ligation of the damaged vein by the varicose veins are performed.
Unfortunately, even a method as important as surgery is not an absolute guarantee of complete elimination of the disease. In most cases, relapse is inevitable.
Preventive measures
As you know, the disease is easier to prevent than to cure. There are several simple methods of prevention, the observance of which will help protect the body from this disease:
- Normalizes the mode of operation. Long standing in a static position negatively affects the vascular system. If by the nature of the profession it is necessary to sit at the computer all day, or vice versa - you need active work on your feet, it is important to take breaks. During a break, do simple warm-up exercises for a few minutes. This will not only allow you to relax and stretch your muscles, but it will also restore blood flow. It is also necessary to minimize the lifting of heavy objects.
- Stable intestinal function.Proper stomach function, lack of constipation and regular healthy stools will minimize the presence of excess waste in the body. This requires high-quality nutrition, lots of fiber, no alcohol and junk food.
- Contrast shower.This method will not only strengthen the immune system, but will also improve the functioning of the circulatory system. To prevent varicose veins in the small pelvis, the water flow must not be overlooked and directed to the perineal region.
Periodic intake of medications. The use of creams and ointments, as well as the passage of preventive treatment, significantly increases the chances of protecting the organism from varicose veins. Every year, 4 courses of medication are needed to strengthen the walls of veins and vessels, normalize blood flow and protect the circulatory system from blood clots.
Before taking prophylactic treatment and taking any medication, you should consult your doctor!
Conclusion
Therefore, pelvic varices are an insidious disease that can have serious consequences and is also very difficult to treat.
To prevent serious health problems, it is necessary to take good care of the body and, in the case of the first signs of varicose veins, seek out a phlebologist immediately.