Pregnancy is an exciting time, but fluctuating hormones and a changing body can cause some discomforts. A common complaint is varicose veins, which may first appear during pregnancy – or at least ...

t Varicose veins are those pesky, swollen, blue and purple veins that are most noticeable near the surface of the skin, and are most often present in the legs. For many women, pregnancy is the first ...

Allison Davis, M.D., assistant professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, highlights that previous studies indicate that as many as 20 percent to 50 ...

Pregnancy is an exciting time for the mom-to-be. This time also is filled with many physical changes, some of which place extra stress on the circulatory system. An increase of pregnancy hormones ...

It’s not uncommon to experience varicose veins, but the chances are upped for women who become pregnant. Why is this? Pregnant women produce a lot of extra blood to support the fetus as well as their ...

"It's more than just a cosmetic issue, varicose veins can be painful and can lead to more serious health problems," said Eva Rzucidlo, MD, chair of the Society for Vascular Surgery Women's Leadership ...

Hayley Hubbard revealed on Instagram earlier this month that she has had varicose veins during each of her three pregnancies Hayley Hubbard is getting real about one of the more difficult parts of her ...

Why do pregnant women tend to get varicose veins in the legs, and what can they do to prevent or minimize them? Three factors contribute to the formation of varicose veins in pregnant women, says Dr.

At 4 months pregnant, you've officially entered the second trimester of pregnancy. Your baby is growing, so you may start ...

Vulvar varicosities are varicose veins that have become enlarged, swollen, or twisted on the outer side of your vulva. They show up on the labia minora and labia majora. In most cases, they occur ...