Who is affected by varicose veins
Varicose veins are much more common in women than in men, affecting about 31% of women compared to 17% of men.1 Varicose veins often develop during pregnancy. They usually become less prominent after pregnancy and may disappear completely.
Varicose veins become more common as people age.
| Author: | Douglas Dana Kathe Gallagher, MSW | Last Updated: May 10, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine David A. Szalay, MD - Vascular Surgery | |
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