Vulvar Varicosities: Understanding the Causes and Symptoms

If you are experiencing enlarged veins on your labia, you may be suffering from vulvar varicosities. These protruding veins are a common occurrence in pregnant women but can also affect non-pregnant women. Although they can be a source of discomfort, vulvar varicosities are generally harmless and can be treated with proper care.

We encourage patients to seek additional information regarding the vascular diseases we treat at the Center for Vascular Medicine and how they can be treated. In the modern-day world of the World Wide Web, information is readily available; however, it can be overwhelming and confusing.

Vein disease affects men and women, and its consequences aren’t just cosmetic. While painful, swollen veins or bulges on the surface of the skin on your legs and feet can certainly affect your confidence, they can also signal venous reflux disease. Untreated vein disease can increase your risk for amputation or serious health problems such as stroke or pulmonary embolism.

While varicose and spider veins might be a cosmetic problem, leaving them untreated does more than affect your confidence. Varicose and spider veins are types of vein disease and can lead to serious medical complications over time. The Center for Vascular Medicine is home to a team of experienced specialists who are committed to the long-term treatment, monitoring and prevention of vascular disease.

Veins transport blood back to the heart after being delivered to different parts of the body, so it’s important to keep these vital pathways healthy. While a lot of focus is on arterial diseases such as carotid artery disease and renal vascular disease, veins can have problems of their own. The Center for Vascular Medicine’s team of experienced doctors and clinical staff are here to help with all forms of vascular disease. Vein disease is very common: 70 percent of women and 40 percent of men are affected by at least one of the several types.