Periuterine Pelvic Varicosities 10 months after labiaplasty

Periuterine pelvic varicosities is the medical term for varicose veins around the uterus. They are not rare. They are not caused by labiaplasty. They are caused by episodes of increased pressure in the veins and weakness in their valves - the same as varicose veins in the legs or anywhere else. Some women experience dull aching pain as a result of these varicosities. When this happens, it's called pelvic congestion syndrome and it is treated by decompressing the veins by uterine suspension or other procedures. See your gynecologist if this applies to you for specific details. The symptoms you describe are not those of pelvic congestion syndrome and they require an exam in person to determine their cause.

Periuterine varicosities are not brought on by labiaplasty. Similar to varicose veins in the legs or anyplace else, they are brought on by bouts of elevated vein pressure and valve weakness.

Hello, we do not expect the burning and tenderness you describe to develop 5 months after labiaplasty. If there was a nerve injury due to labiaplasty, such discomforts could occur immediately afterwards. Varicose vein development may cause pain and sensitivity. It would be appropriate to first determine the cause and treat it accordingly.

Dear jkl14I can absolutely assure you that these varicosities have nothing to do with the labiaplasty you had. Pelvic varicosities are relatively common, and unfortunately for some women, they can cause problems. These sometimes involve pelvic or abdominal pain. However, most often this finding on an imaging test, like MRI or CT, are incidental findings and do not cause any problems. One thing is for sure however and that is that it is unrelated to the labiapasty. Having said this, there are rare cases of inguinal hernias or even varicosities that can involve labia, and ‘may’ be found at the same time as a diagnosis of pelvic varicosities or ‘pelvic congestion’. Thus it is possible that vulvar pain could be associated, but again, it will not have been caused by the procedure.

I am a Plastic Surgeon with a ICAVL certified vascular lab in my practice. We treat varicosities up to the groin, but not above. Patients develop the problem you are describing with varicosities around the Uterus and it frequently goes undiagnosed. The cause is likely no different than other varicosities but includes heredity, estrogen and possible prior pregnancies. It would not be caused by a labiaplasty. It could result in pelvic/ low back discomfort and may get worse with time. Interventional Radiology can coil some of the varicosities if necessary, but you want an experienced pro doing this. Few doctors understand or treat this problem, but your MRI will hopefully lead you in the right direction.