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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Vascular Medicine
  • Women's Health

Background:

  • Vulvar varicosities (VV) are dilated veins in the female genitalia.
  • They can be treated for medical or cosmetic reasons.
  • VV may be linked to pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the English language literature on vulvar varicosities (VV).
  • To cover VV in both pregnant and nonpregnant women.

Main Methods:

  • A literature search was conducted.
  • Databases used included PubMed and Google Scholar.
  • Search terms focused on vulvar varicosities and PCS.

Main Results:

  • Limited literature exists on VV, especially in nonpregnant women without PCS.
  • Management options include compression, sclerotherapy, embolization, and surgery.
  • Treatment success depends on associated pelvic or leg varicosities, often needing specialist intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Imaging is crucial for persistent VV to assess pelvic and leg venous anatomy, guiding treatment.
  • Women with VV and chronic pelvic pain require evaluation for PCS.