Have varicose veins and hate them? You’re not alone. More than half of all women will develop varicose veins in their lifetime and they don’t just look unsightly. They raise your risk of blood clots, and can lead to circulation and skin problems, leg pain and ulcers. The bad news? They don’t affect only your legs, either. Varicose veins in your pelvis are relatively common too, leading to pelvic pain, an irritable bowel or bladder, and painful sex. In fact, you can develop them anywhere, from your forehead and hands to your ovaries, vagina and vulva.
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