Chronic venous disease during pregnancy
André Cornu-Thenard1, Pierre Boivin2 1. CHU Saint Antoine, Service de Gynéco-Obstétrique, 75012 Paris, France 2. 136, boulevard Haussmann 75008 Paris, France Abstract Pregnancy plays an important role in the onset and development of chronic venous disease in women. Changes to the venous system that occur during pregnancy are linked to hormonal secretions, as well as compression of the iliac veins by the gravid uterus. The clinical signs are varied and can be distressing. The reasons that pregnant women consult can be grouped under the terms aesthetic, preventative, and therapeutic. Treatment is essentially noninterventional based on: (i) the wearing of medical…
