Why do my varicose veins throb when im on my period?

Congestion: Pelvic congestion can cause some increased swelling of your varicose veins, making them throb. Elevating your legs, antiinflammatories, support stockings, and potentially surgery are all options to decrese discomfort.

Two reasons: 1 - hormonal changes influence the degree to which your veins may be vulnerable to stretching under pressure 2 - fluid shifts, particularly if you retain fluid during your period, can put the veins under more pressure than usual suggestions - 1 - try wearing at least some degree of compression hose (even otc support hose) 2 - see a phlebologist for an evaluation and definitive treatment.

Hormone Changes: Varicose veins can have increase in symptoms related to changes during the menstrual cycle. It is felt that hormonal changes can result in fluid shifts, weight gain by fluid leak into the capillary beds. This fluid shift can cause increase in venous pressure resulting in a localized self limiting phlebitis. Compression therapy with stockings and NSAID medications like ibuprofen/aleve can help.

Hormonal fluctuation: Drs. White and w-k have given very nice answers and i agree with them entirely. The major issue is hormonal fluctuation just before your period starts. Progesterone causes veins to dilate. This allows them to hold more blood and have higher pressure. Higher pressure in veins causes inflammation and pain. A soon as your period starts, Progesterone levels drop, vein shrink and your pain lessens.