For most people, varicose veins mean only one pathology of the lower extremities. However, problems with blood vessels can develop in any part of the body, and intimate places in men and women are no exception. Varicose veins of the labia and other organs of the vulva, penis and testicles (varicocele) are particularly troubling.
Causes
The main factor in the development of pathology is a genetically determined weakness of the vascular wall, in which the veins lose their tone and elasticity. Other provocative causes of varicose veins of the groin organs are:
- malnutrition with frequent constipation;
- chronic diseases of the genitourinary system;
- intense physical activity with tension of the pelvic muscles and the anterior abdominal wall;
- slow blood circulation in the groin due to a sedentary lifestyle;
- compression of blood vessels and blockage of venous blood flow due to blood clots, wounds, adhesions, tumors of various etiologies;
- changes in hormonal levels during physical maturation, pregnancy, menopause, taking hormonal drugs;
- increased load on the perineum organs in women before and after pregnancy, during childbirth;
- blood stagnation and compression of the vessels of the pelvis and perineum due to uterine enlargement;
- trauma and surgery of the external genitalia in men and women;
- frequent urinary retention;
- systematic delay in ejaculation;
- frequent hot baths, baths, saunas.
Symptoms
In women, varicose veins affect the labia and other parts of the vulva, in men - the penis, scrotum. Depending on the location, the pathology has similar and different symptoms.
Common include:
- spider veins in the early stages;
- enlarged inguinal veins emerging in the perineum, strong to the touch with an altered relief, forming plexus and grape nodes at 3-4 degrees varicose veins;
- bluish skin tone;
- itching, burning, pain in the development of congestion;
- feeling of satiety;
- pain during intimate contact, going to the toilet, physical exertion.
With varicose veins of the labia and vulva, there are also:
- Radiation pain in the lower back or hips, which takes on a chronic nature, which disrupts a woman's normal life and leads to a deterioration of the psycho-emotional state: depression, increased nervousness, poor sleep, neurosis.
- Strong and large vascular lumps that make it difficult to land and move.
Varicose veins of the spermatic cord (varicocele) in men are accompanied by:
- asymmetry, prolapse, swelling of the scrotum on the side of the damaged testicle;
- discomfort, burning and pain while walking and slight physical strain;
- deterioration of intimate quality of life to impotence and infertility.
Loss of the penis is manifested:
- severe swelling of the veins, even in a relaxed state;
- painful erection;
- a change in skin color from dark pink to dark red with a bluish tinge;
- soft tissue swelling;
- determine visible bleeding and indurations under the skin.
What is dangerous
Damage to the hip organs can cause serious complications and negative consequences: thickening of the blood in the vessels causes thrombosis, phlebitis, sudden bleeding provoked by sexual intercourse or tension during defecation.
Labia and vulva
If left untreated, the disease progresses, causing complications:
- Varicothrombophlebitis is one of the forms of thrombophlebitis, which is expressed in damage to the superficial vessels of the lower extremities. Provides complications of deep and main veins, pulmonary arteries.
- Pelvic thrombosis is the formation of blood clots in superficial and deep veins, which if detached can be fatal.
As medical practice shows, the development of bleeding with such a pathology occurs rarely, and situations when an inflammation of an inflamed vein are rare but possible, especially during childbirth, therefore, varicose veins of the labia should be treatedimmediately after diagnosis.
Penis
Varicose veins in the penis and spermatic cord lead to a decrease in sperm quality and impairment of erectile function. The patient's psychological health also suffers: the changed appearance of manhood affects the emotional state, leads to the development of depression and neurosis, to impotence.
Treatment
The basis for the treatment of varicose veins is the treatment and elimination of factors that provoke the development of pathology - proper nutrition, sports, drinking regime, correction of body weight.
Medications are systematically prescribed in the form of tablets, capsules or topically in the form of ointments, creams. The following groups are described: venotonics (phleboprotectors) to strengthen the vascular wall, to increase the tone and elasticity of veins, to relieve edema and lymphatic congestion, antiplatelet agents to resorb blood clots, NSAIDs to reduce inflammation, anti-inflammatoryagainst itching, burning and others.
Pregnant women are advised to wear compression underwear in the form of socks or tights (with a pocket in the stomach), for men - a special underwear model to support the testicles and penis in the right position.
Of the minimally invasive methods, sclerotherapy is recommended - the introduction of special substances into the vessels that stick to the damaged areas, and the blood moves through the healthy veins, as well as laser or radiofrequency ablation, which operate on a similar principle - seal the affected. anije.
Surgical treatment is directed only after the birth of a child, if the veins have not returned to a healthy state, i. e. the cause of varicose veins is not pregnancy.
In the early stages of pathology, treatment with alternative methods of therapy is possible: ointments, decoctions of medicinal herbs, compresses and baths based on them. Before treating the pathology with alternative methods of therapy, you should definitely consult your doctor.