[Venous insufficiency of the lower limbs in pregnancy]

Pregnancy is a circumstance which may trigger, reveal or aggravate venous insufficiency of the legs. This association (venous insufficiency and pregnancy) is characterized by the rapidity of the onset and aggravation of the signs and by the spectacular nature of the regression which can occur after childbirth. The treatments administered during pregnancy are intended to control the symptoms and prevent complications. After childbirth, a phlebological assessment is carried out to evaluate the sequelae and the therapeutic possibilities.