Pregnancy:
the belly is quite heavy, not the legs!
An aspect of pregnancy that is often forgotten or little mentioned is the appearance of signs of venous insufficiency such as heavy legs, leg edema or varicose veins.
For some, holidays are synonymous with travel and long journeys. These trips by car, bus, train or plane, which sometimes cause immobility for several hours, can cause discomfort for the legs.
Signs of venous insufficiency: who and when should you consult ?
Chronic venous insufficiency, also known as chronic venous disease, can result from problems with superficial veins, such as varicose veins, or deep veins, such as the after-effects of phlebitis, causing reflux or obstruction that leads to venous hypertension in the ankle.
It is now clearly recognised that heredity is one of the factors favouring venous insufficiency. But although the mechanisms of onset and development of chronic venous insufficiency have become better understood in recent decades, the contribution of genetic risk factors has not yet been clearly established.
Which contraception is best for venous insufficiency?
The fact is that inappropriate contraception can aggravate venous disease in women. The key is to listen to your body, to determine whether your pill is making your legs heavier and then work with your doctor or gynaecologist to choose the contraceptive best suited to your situation.
