Ultrasound revealed varicose veins on uterus, but my uterus is normal size. I have never been pregnant. I experience a lot of pelvic pain. If I should become pregnant, would there be complications? Should I seek treatment now?
I think you should discuss this with your OB/GYN. The decision on whether to treat now is based on how much pain you're having at this time.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
There likely will not be complications from the veins during pregnancy, but they may become more enlarged and more painful. There has been no impact on future fertility or pregnancy from treatment.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Your options are limited. Varicose vein disease is an inherited disorder. As a result, it can affect any vein from head to toe. You just happen to also have it in and around your uterus. The fact that you have pelvic pain may suggest that you may even have something called pelvic congestion syndrome (extensive varicose veins of the pelvis). As for any complications should you get pregnant, the fact that you have pain now implies that you probably will have more pain during pregnancy since pregnancies only magnify discomfort from vein disease. Treatment options are fairly limited. You may be able to have your vulvar veins injected and, possibly, even have some of your internal pelvic veins coiled.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
The treatment would most likely be pelvic venous embolization. After the treatment, women are still able to have a normal pregnancy without complications, but there is a chance that those abnormal veins could come back. An interventional radiologist would be the doctor to consult with. These doctors do these types of procedures often and they would be able to give you the best results. They may ask you for another ultrasound as well. After the ultrasound, they will consult with you and possibly schedule an appointment for treatment. They will explain the treatment to you and answer any questions you may have.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
You should have a consultation with a gynecologist or general surgeon to
evaluate all treatment options to relieve your pain. I'd advise not
waiting.
Published on Jul 11, 2012