Varicose veins of the pelvis

Such a disease, like varicose veins of the pelvis, is a little studied violation. The process of treatment is complicated by the fact that the pathology proceeds almost asymptomatically and is detected at a late stage.

What are the forms of varicose veins in the pelvis?

It is generally accepted to single out the primary and secondary forms. With the primary form of varicose veins of the small pelvis, valvular insufficiency of the ovaries is observed, which in turn can be both congenital and acquired.

The secondary form is a consequence of the development in the body of a woman of gynecological pathologies, such as tumors, endometriosis , etc.

How do you independently recognize the presence of a violation?

As already mentioned above, the symptoms of varicose veins of the small pelvis are very weakly expressed. Most often, the presence of the disease is indicated by:

• chronic pain in the lower abdomen, which is associated with prolonged static and dynamic loads;
• increased pain in the second phase of the menstrual cycle;
• dyspareunia - a feeling of discomfort and pain in the vulva during and after sex;
• pronounced premenstrual syndrome.

Apparently, there are no specific symptoms on which it would be possible to speak with confidence about varicose veins of the pelvis. Therefore, if there is a suspicion of the disease, it is necessary to conduct a thorough diagnosis.

How is the diagnosis of varicose veins in a small pelvis performed?

The most effective, in the process of diagnosing this violation, is ultrasound. In this case, the affected veins look on the screen of the monitor, as excessively convoluted, echogenic structures.

With low informative echographic methods, for the purpose of assessing the functionality and operation of the valvular apparatus, as well as the state of the venous system as a whole, perform an overgrowth phlebography. Moreover, this method, in the presence of complications, makes it possible to locate thrombi.

In some cases, diagnostic laparoscopy may be required. This method of diagnosis allows not only to establish the presence of varicose veins of the small pelvis, but also to identify accompanying violations, if any.

How is the disease treated?

After the diagnosis of "varicose veins of the small pelvis", they transgress the process of treatment. In this case, both a conservative and a radical method of therapy are possible.

The first is the use of phleboprotectors, which prevent the formation of blood clots. In addition, prescribed and the performance of gymnastic therapeutic exercises.

An alternative treatment for this disease is surgical intervention. In this case, resection of the gonadal veins is performed, access to which is carried out through the peritoneum (in the classical operation).

However, today, to eliminate this disorder, more and more often resort to the use of laparoscopy. This method is less traumatic, and with its use, the period of restorative therapy is sharply reduced. This is achieved due to the fact that during its implementation, the control of the operation is carried out with the help of video equipment, which practically excludes injury to nearby organs and tissues.

Thus, varicose veins are related to diseases that are well treatable. At the same time, the main component of a successful therapeutic process is timely diagnosis. That is why, at the first suspicion of a violation it is necessary to turn to a gynecologist who will appoint an ultrasound.