Pregnancy and Veins
Q & A – CAN YOU GET PELVIC CONGESTION WHEN YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN PREGNANT?
Question: Can you get pelvic congestion when you have never been pregnant, and can it interfere with urine flow? Answer: Pelvic congestion syndrome, although uncommon, can occur in women who have not been pregnant. These varicose veins in the lower abdomen typically do not cause problems with urination. Best to be evaluated by a gynecologist…
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Causes of Varicose Veins During Pregnancy There are a number of reasons why women get varicose veins during pregnancy. First, the volume of blood circulating in the body increases to help support your growing baby. However, veins don’t have a way to accommodate the extra volume so sometimes the veins bulge, itch, are painful to…
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