Many female patients at my Albuquerque vein clinic want to know why varicose veins are so prevalent in females, as compared to men. Women are more likely to develop varicose veins primarily because of the roles that estrogen and pregnancy play in their development.
Many female patients at my Albuquerque vein clinic want to know why varicose veins are so prevalent in females, as compared to men. Women are more likely to develop varicose veins primarily because of the roles that estrogen and pregnancy play in their development.
Many women first notice the presence of varicose veins during a pregnancy, when they not only have an increase in their estrogen level, but their blood volume also increases, often up to 40 percent. There is also higher pressure in the leg veins due to the abdominal compression from the pregnant uterus. The higher pressures and increased blood volume can cause damage to the vein
valves resulting in reflux, or downward flow in the veins causing discomfort and bulging veins.
Many women first notice the presence of varicose veins during a pregnancy, when they not only have an increase in their estrogen level, but their blood volume also increases, often up to 40 percent. There is also higher pressure in the leg veins due to the abdominal compression from the pregnant uterus. The higher pressures and increased blood volume can cause damage to the vein
valves resulting in reflux, or downward flow in the veins causing discomfort and bulging veins.
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Simply fill out the form on this page, and one of our highly trained staff members at Albuquerque Vein & Laser Institute will reach out to your promptly to schedule your appointment.
If you are ready to treat your Varicose Veins, then it’s time to take the next step by calling the trusted varicose veins specialists at Albuquerque Vein & Laser Institute at 505-848-VEIN or fill out the form on this page and one of our staff members will reach out to you promptly.
Albuquerque Vein & Laser Institute is located in the Journal Center area of Albuquerque and proudly serves vein patients throughout the entire Albuquerque area, as well as Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Santa Rosa, Los Lunas, and other areas throughout New Mexico.
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** This blog provides general information and discussion about medicine, health, and related subjects. The words and other content provided in this blog, and in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice. If the reader or any other person has a medical concern, he or she should consult with an appropriately licensed physician.
